MEMOIR OF JARED SPARKS - Brantz Mayer - Bog

Memoir of Jared Sparks is a biographical account of the life and works of Jared Sparks, an American historian, educator, and Unitarian minister. The book is written by Brantz Mayer, a fellow historian and friend of Sparks. The memoir covers Sparks' early life, his education, and his career as a historian. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family. The book provides a detailed account of Sparks' many accomplishments, including his role as the editor of the North American Review, his founding of the American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge, and his tenure as president of Harvard University. Sparks is also known for his work as a historian, particularly his editing of the papers of George Washington and his publication of a biography of Benjamin Franklin. Throughout the memoir, Mayer offers insights into Sparks' character, his motivations, and his impact on American history and culture. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Jared Sparks, as well as for those interested in the history of American education, literature, and politics.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.