Life of William Hickling Prescott
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Historical FiguresLiterary Figures19th Century United States History
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ISBN10: 141796720X
ISBN13: 9781417967209
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 23 2005
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417967209
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 23 2005
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of William Hickling Prescott is a biography written by George Ticknor that chronicles the life of the American historian William Hickling Prescott. Prescott was a prominent figure in the mid-19th century, known for his extensive research and writings on the history of Spain and the conquest of Mexico and Peru. The book covers Prescott's life from his childhood in Salem, Massachusetts, to his education at Harvard College, and his eventual rise to become one of the most respected historians of his time. It provides a detailed account of his personal life, including his struggles with blindness, and his relationships with family and friends.Ticknor's biography includes extensive research and analysis of Prescott's works, including his most famous book, The History of the Conquest of Mexico. The book also explores Prescott's relationship with other notable figures of his time, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson.Overall, The Life of William Hickling Prescott is a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and work of one of America's most important historians. It provides a detailed portrait of a man whose contributions to the field of history continue to be studied and celebrated today.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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