Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoir of Amasa Walker (1888) is a biographical account of the life of Amasa Walker, written by his son Francis Amasa Walker. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of Amasa Walker's life, from his early years growing up on a farm in Massachusetts to his later career as a prominent economist and politician.The memoir covers a wide range of topics, including Walker's education, his work as a teacher and lawyer, and his involvement in politics. It also explores his contributions to the field of economics, including his advocacy for free trade and his work on the theory of wages.Throughout the book, Francis Amasa Walker provides a personal and intimate portrait of his father, drawing on family letters and other primary sources to give readers a sense of Amasa Walker's character and personality. The memoir also includes numerous anecdotes and stories that help to bring the subject to life.Overall, the Memoir of Amasa Walker is a fascinating and insightful account of the life of a remarkable man, written by someone who knew him intimately. It will be of interest to anyone interested in American history, economics, or politics.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.
