Memorial And Biographical Sketches (1878)

Memorial And Biographical Sketches is a book written by James Freeman Clarke and published in 1878. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, writers, artists, and scientists. The author provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of these individuals, highlighting their contributions to their respective fields and the impact they had on society.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular theme or group of individuals. The first section is devoted to American statesmen and political leaders, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. The second section focuses on writers and literary figures, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe.The third section of the book covers artists and musicians, including John Singer Sargent, William Morris Hunt, and Franz Liszt. The fourth section is dedicated to scientists and inventors, such as Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Morse, and Alexander Graham Bell. The final section of the book includes memorial tributes to several individuals who had recently passed away, including former President Ulysses S. Grant and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.Overall, Memorial And Biographical Sketches provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and accomplishments of some of the most prominent individuals in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the people who shaped the nation and the world.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.