Labor And Triumph: The Life And Times Of Hugh Miller (1858)

By Thomas N. Brown

Book Overview

""Labour and Triumph: The Life and Times of Hugh Miller"" is a biography written by Thomas N. Brown in 1858. The book is a detailed account of the life of Hugh Miller, a Scottish geologist, writer, and social reformer. The author chronicles Miller's early life, his struggles with poverty and mental illness, and his rise to fame as a geologist and writer.The book explores Miller's contributions to the field of geology, including his discovery of the Old Red Sandstone and his work on the geology of Scotland. It also delves into his literary achievements, including his poetry and his role as editor of the Edinburgh Witness.Through Miller's life, the book provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of Scotland in the 19th century, including the struggles of the working class and the debates over religious and scientific beliefs. The author also highlights Miller's role as a social reformer, including his advocacy for education and his work to improve the lives of the working class.Overall, ""Labour and Triumph: The Life and Times of Hugh Miller"" is a comprehensive biography that offers readers an in-depth look at the life and accomplishments of a remarkable figure in Scottish history.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: 1437117791
• ISBN13: 9781437117790
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"