Biographical and Critical Miscellanies by William H. Prescott
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Letters & EssaysGeneral World History
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ISBN10: 1417915463
ISBN13: 9781417915460
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 30 2004
Pages: 692
Weight: 2.20
Height: 1.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417915460
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 30 2004
Pages: 692
Weight: 2.20
Height: 1.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Biographical and Critical Miscellanies is a collection of essays and biographical sketches written by William H. Prescott, a 19th-century American historian and author. The book includes a variety of pieces, including critical analyses of literary works, biographical sketches of historical figures, and essays on topics such as politics and culture. The subjects of the biographical sketches include figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh, Hernando Cortes, and the Emperor Charles V. Prescott's writing style is both informative and engaging, making this book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in history, literature, or biography. Overall, Biographical and Critical Miscellanies is a fascinating collection of essays that provides insight into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated historians.1875. A collection of essays by Prescott including: Charles Brockden Brown, the American Novelist; Asylum for the Blind; Irving's Conquest of Granada; Cervantes; Sir Walter Scott; Chateaubriand's English Literature; Bancroft's United States; Madame Calderon's Life in Mexico; Moliere; Italian Narrative Poetry; Poetry and Romance of the Italians; Scottish Song; Da Ponte's Observations; and Ticknor's History of Spanish Literature. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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