Life Of Henry Fawcett (1885) - Leslie Stephen - Bog

""Life of Henry Fawcett"" is a biography written by Leslie Stephen in 1885. The book tells the story of Henry Fawcett, a prominent English economist, politician, and academic of the 19th century. Fawcett was born in 1833 and suffered a tragic accident at the age of 25 that left him blind. Despite this setback, he continued his academic pursuits and became a professor of political economy at Cambridge University. Fawcett was also a member of parliament and a champion of women's suffrage. The book explores Fawcett's personal life, his political and academic achievements, and his influence on social and economic policy in Victorian England. Stephen's biography provides insight into the life of a remarkable man who overcame adversity and made significant contributions to society.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.