Memoir Of George Ticknor

The book ""Memoir of George Ticknor: Historian of Spanish Literature"" is a biographical work written by Charles Henry Hart in 1871. The book is a tribute to George Ticknor, a renowned historian of Spanish literature who lived from 1791 to 1871. The memoir chronicles Ticknor's life, from his upbringing in Boston to his academic career as a professor of modern languages and literature at Harvard University. The book also delves into Ticknor's passion for Spanish literature, which led him to travel extensively throughout Spain and to become one of the foremost experts on the subject. The memoir includes anecdotes and personal recollections from Ticknor's family and friends, as well as excerpts from his own writings and correspondence. In addition to providing a detailed portrait of Ticknor as a scholar and intellectual, the memoir also offers insights into the cultural and intellectual climate of 19th-century America. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American intellectual thought, as well as for scholars of Spanish literature and culture.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.