Hemingway's letters, many previously unpublished, trace his transformation into a renowned professional author in the mainstream of American literature.

General editor's preface Sandra Spanier; Acknowledgments; Note on the text; Abbreviations and short titles; Introduction to the volume Rena Sanderson; Chronology; Maps; The letters, 1926-1929; Roster of correspondents; Calendar of letters; Index of recipients; General index.