William Hickling Prescott by Harry Thurston Peck
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"William Hickling Prescott" by Harry Thurston Peck is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and accomplishments of the notable American historian William Hickling Prescott, exploring his formative years, challenges, and the rich tapestry of intellectual life during his time. The opening of the biography introduces Prescott against the backdrop of early 19th century America, delineating the regional literary environments of the South, Middle,
and New England states. It sets the stage for Prescott's emergence as a significant figure in American historical writing, noting the influence of his family background and education on his scholarly pursuits. It highlights the stark cultural contrasts across the United States and hints at Prescott's future role in breaking through the limitations of Puritan scholasticism, paving the way for a more nuanced and expressive form of American literature. The introductory chapters establish Prescott not only as a prominent historian but as a precursor to the literary movements that would follow in American letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peck, Harry Thurston, 1856-1914 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05013310 |
| Title | William Hickling Prescott |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historians -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39084 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 678 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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