Eulogy On Thomas Dowse, Of Cambridgeport

The book ""Eulogy On Thomas Dowse, Of Cambridgeport: Pronounced Before The Massachusetts Historical Society"" is a written record of a speech given by Edward Everett in honor of Thomas Dowse. Dowse was a prominent citizen of Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, who had recently passed away. Everett, a respected orator and historian, was asked to deliver a eulogy on Dowse's life and accomplishments.In the speech, Everett recounts Dowse's humble beginnings as a farmer's son and his eventual rise to success as a businessman and philanthropist. He highlights Dowse's dedication to education, particularly his support of Harvard University and the Cambridge Public Library.Everett also praises Dowse for his contributions to the Massachusetts Historical Society, of which he was a member. He notes Dowse's extensive collection of historical documents and artifacts, which he donated to the society upon his death.Throughout the eulogy, Everett emphasizes Dowse's virtues of hard work, generosity, and love of learning. He concludes by stating that Dowse's life serves as an inspiration to all who knew him and that his legacy will continue to benefit future generations.Overall, ""Eulogy On Thomas Dowse, Of Cambridgeport: Pronounced Before The Massachusetts Historical Society"" is a tribute to a respected member of the Cambridgeport community and a celebration of his many achievements.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.