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Life of William H. Prescott
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Historical FiguresGeneral United States History
ISBN13: 9781024250800
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 496
Weight: 1.52
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Life of William H. Prescott is a biographical work by George Ticknor, chronicling the life and achievements of the esteemed American historian William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859). Prescott, renowned for his meticulous research and engaging narratives, is best known for his histories of Spain and Latin America, including History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, History of the Conquest of Mexico, and History of the Conquest of Peru.
Ticknor's biography delves into Prescott's personal life, intellectual development, and literary career. It explores the challenges Prescott faced, including his visual impairment, and how he overcame them to produce groundbreaking historical works. The biography also provides insights into the 19th-century literary and intellectual landscape in which Prescott thrived.
This biography serves as both a tribute to Prescott's enduring legacy and a valuable resource for those interested in American history, historiography, and the art of biography.
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