John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete by Oliver Wendell Holmes
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"A Memoir — Complete" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a comprehensive biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The memoir centers on John Lothrop Motley, an influential American historian and diplomat, tracing his family lineage and early life through detailed accounts of his upbringing, education, and formative experiences that shaped his character and career. The opening portion of the memoir delves into John Lothrop Motley's ancestry, particularly focusing on his great-grandfather's immigration
from Ireland to America, and then paints a vivid picture of Motley's childhood in Dorchester, Massachusetts. It highlights his delicate health, his love for reading, and his early proclivity for dramatic expression, setting the stage for his intellectual development. Notable anecdotes from friends and family members illustrate his character traits, such as sensitivity and truthfulness. As the narrative progresses, it transitions into Motley's collegiate years at Harvard, capturing the mix of brilliance and youthful carelessness that marked his academic journey and the anticipation of his future contributions to history and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4728 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04728-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 782 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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