Memoir Of Jared Sparks - Brantz Mayer - Bog

The Memoir of Jared Sparks is a biographical work written by Brantz Mayer about the life of Jared Sparks, an American historian and President of Harvard University. The book offers an in-depth account of Sparks' personal and professional life, including his childhood, education, and career as a historian.Mayer delves into Sparks' early years, describing his upbringing in a farming family in Connecticut and his education at Phillips Academy and Harvard University. The book also explores Sparks' career as a historian, including his work as editor of the North American Review and his contributions to the study of American history.In addition to his academic achievements, the book also sheds light on Sparks' personal life, including his marriage to Frances Allen, his family life, and his friendships with notable figures such as John Quincy Adams and Thomas Jefferson.Overall, the Memoir of Jared Sparks is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life of one of America's most prominent historians.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.