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The Life And Writings Of Jared Sparks: Comprising Selections From His Journals And Correspondence V2

The Life And Writings Of Jared Sparks: Comprising Selections From His Journals And Correspondence V2

Adams, Herbert Baxter

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Historical FiguresLetters & Essays19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1162927151
ISBN13: 9781162927152
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 668
Weight: 1.94
Height: 1.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Life and Writings of Jared Sparks: Comprising Selections from His Journals and Correspondence V2 is a comprehensive biography of Jared Sparks, an American historian and Unitarian minister who lived in the 19th century. The book is written by Herbert Baxter Adams, an American historian and educator.The biography includes a detailed account of Sparks' life, from his early years in Massachusetts to his later years as a professor at Harvard University. The book also includes selections from Sparks' journals and correspondence, providing insight into his personal and professional life.Throughout the book, Adams explores Sparks' contributions to American history, including his work as an editor of the North American Review and his role in founding the Massachusetts Historical Society. The book also delves into Sparks' controversial decision to edit and publish the writings of George Washington, which sparked a debate about historical accuracy and authenticity.Overall, The Life and Writings of Jared Sparks offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential historians and thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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