William Hickling Prescott

The book ""William Hickling Prescott"" by Harry Thurston Peck is a biography of the famous American historian who lived in the 19th century. William Hickling Prescott was known for his extensive research and writing on the history of Spain and its conquest of the New World. The book provides a detailed account of Prescott's life, from his childhood and education to his career as a historian and his personal relationships. The author also explores Prescott's writing process and the impact of his work on the field of history. The book is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most important historians, and offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of a life devoted to scholarship.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.