American Men Of Letters

American Men of Letters: Francis Parkman is a biographical book written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick and published in 1904. The book focuses on the life and works of Francis Parkman, an American historian and writer who is best known for his seven-volume history of the French and English struggle for control of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries.The book begins by providing a brief overview of Parkman's childhood and education, including his struggles with health issues that would plague him throughout his life. It then delves into his early career as a writer and historian, detailing his travels to Europe and his efforts to research and write his first major work, The Oregon Trail.The book also explores Parkman's personal life, including his marriage to Catherine Bigelow and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.Throughout the book, Sedgwick provides insightful analysis of Parkman's writing style and his contributions to American literature and history. He also discusses the impact of Parkman's work on subsequent generations of historians and writers.Overall, American Men of Letters: Francis Parkman offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most important historical figures.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.