Biographical Memoir Of Lewis Henry Morgan, 1818-1881 (1908)

By William Henry Holmes

Book Overview

The Biographical Memoir of Lewis Henry Morgan, 1818-1881 is a book written by William Henry Holmes in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the life of Lewis Henry Morgan, who was an American anthropologist, lawyer, and politician. The book covers Morgan's life from his birth in 1818 to his death in 1881, and includes his childhood, education, career, and personal life. It also provides insight into Morgan's work as an anthropologist, including his pioneering studies of Native American cultures and his influential theory of social evolution. The book is well-researched and includes numerous primary sources, such as letters and diary entries, as well as commentary from Holmes. Overall, the Biographical Memoir of Lewis Henry Morgan, 1818-1881 is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most important figures in American anthropology.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165877740
• ISBN13: 9781165877744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"