Memoir of Jared Sparks, LL.D. by Brantz Mayer
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"Memoir of Jared Sparks, LL.D." by Brantz Mayer is a biography written in the mid-19th century that chronicles the life and achievements of Jared Sparks, a prominent American historian, educator, and Unitarian minister. The memoir details Sparks's journey from poverty to becoming a respected figure in American literature and education, highlighting his contributions to the field of history and his influence on the study of American biographies. The narrative begins with Sparks's
humble beginnings in Connecticut and outlines his relentless pursuit of knowledge despite significant challenges, such as limited formal education and financial hardships. It describes his graduation from Harvard, his work as a tutor, and his eventual role as a pastor in Baltimore. Mayer emphasizes Sparks's impact as an editor and author, detailing his extensive research on figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, as well as his efforts to compile vital documents of American history. The memoir also reflects on Sparks's character, work ethic, and dedication to his studies, portraying him as a self-made man whose intellectual labor left a lasting legacy in the realm of American historical literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mayer, Brantz, 1809-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title | Memoir of Jared Sparks, LL.D. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Julia Miller, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | Historians -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32089 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32089-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 592 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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