William Hickling Prescott: The Life and Letters of America's First Scientific Historian

by PeterO.Koch (Author)

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  Paperback
  2016

  $32.57

  William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859) was one of those rare historians who effectively melded history and literature in an elegant, compelling writing style that appealed to the casual reader, while still meeting the strict criteria of the scholar. Drawing on correspondence and journal entries, this book traces the life of one of America's most celebrated historians.