Memoir Of Charles Follen Folsom (1908)

The Memoir of Charles Follen Folsom, written by James Jackson Putnam and published in 1908, is a biographical account of the life of Charles Follen Folsom. Folsom was a prominent figure in the intellectual and cultural life of Boston in the mid-19th century, known for his work as a scholar, editor, and translator.The book begins with a detailed account of Folsom's early life, including his upbringing in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, his education at Harvard, and his early career as a teacher and editor. The memoir then traces Folsom's intellectual development, focusing on his work as a scholar of German literature and his efforts to promote the study of German culture in the United States.The book also explores Folsom's personal life, including his marriage to Abigail Adams Eliot and his close friendships with other prominent Boston intellectuals, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Throughout the memoir, Putnam provides a richly detailed portrait of Folsom's life and work, drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including Folsom's correspondence, diaries, and published writings.Overall, the Memoir of Charles Follen Folsom is a valuable resource for scholars of 19th-century American intellectual history, offering a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of Boston's most important cultural 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.