Life And Letters Of George Perkins Marsh V1

By Caroline Crane Marsh

Book Overview

The book ""Life and Letters of George Perkins Marsh V1"" is a biographical work written by Caroline Crane Marsh. It covers the life and correspondence of George Perkins Marsh, a renowned American scholar, diplomat, and environmentalist who lived in the 19th century. The book is divided into chapters that chronologically detail Marsh's life and achievements, from his birth in Vermont in 1801 to his death in Italy in 1882. The author draws heavily on Marsh's personal letters and journals to provide insights into his thinking, motivations, and relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. The book also explores Marsh's contributions to fields such as linguistics, literature, history, and environmental conservation. Overall, ""Life and Letters of George Perkins Marsh V1"" offers a comprehensive and engaging account of a significant figure in American intellectual 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: 1432691384
• ISBN13: 9781432691387
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"