William Hickling Prescott

The book ""William Hickling Prescott"" by Rollo Ogden is a comprehensive biography of the American historian and writer of the same name. Prescott is known for his works on the history of Spain and the conquest of Mexico and Peru, which were highly regarded during his time and continue to be influential today. The book begins with Prescott's early life and education, including his struggles with vision loss and his decision to pursue a career in writing despite his family's expectations. It then delves into his extensive research and writing process for his major works, including ""The History of the Conquest of Mexico"" and ""The History of the Conquest of Peru."" Throughout the book, Ogden explores Prescott's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. He also examines the historical context in which Prescott lived and worked, including the political and social climate of the United States in the 19th century. Overall, ""William Hickling Prescott"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of a significant figure in American letters and the history of Spain.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.