Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Francis Parkman"" by Henry Dwight Sedgwick is a biography of the American historian Francis Parkman. Parkman was a prominent figure in 19th-century American literature and is best known for his works on the history of the American West, including ""The Oregon Trail"" and ""The Conspiracy of Pontiac"". Sedgwick's biography delves into Parkman's personal life, including his struggles with health and his relationships with family and friends. The book also explores Parkman's writing process and the historical research that went into his works. Throughout the book, Sedgwick provides insight into the political and social climate of the time in which Parkman lived and wrote. He also highlights Parkman's contributions to American literature and history, and the impact his works had on shaping the nation's understanding of the West.Overall, ""Francis Parkman"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of America's most influential 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.
