William Hickling Prescott

By Harry Thurston Peck

Book Overview

The book ""William Hickling Prescott"" by Harry Thurston Peck is a comprehensive biography of the American historian and author William Hickling Prescott. Prescott was a prominent figure in 19th-century American literature and is best known for his works on the history of Spain and the conquest of Mexico and Peru.Peck's book provides an in-depth look at Prescott's life and career, from his childhood in Salem, Massachusetts, to his education at Harvard University and his eventual rise to literary fame. Along the way, Peck explores Prescott's personal relationships, including his close friendship with fellow author Nathaniel Hawthorne.Peck also delves into Prescott's writing process and the historical research that went into his books. He examines the critical reception of Prescott's works and their lasting impact on the field of history.Overall, ""William Hickling Prescott"" is a fascinating portrait of a pioneering American historian and writer, offering insights into both his personal life and his contributions to the study of 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: 1425495567
• ISBN13: 9781425495565
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"