The Education of Henry Adams

The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Henry Adams, an American historian, journalist, and member of the Adams political family. The book was originally published in 1907 and is considered a classic in American literature.The book covers Adams' life from his childhood in Boston to his education at Harvard University and his career as a journalist and historian. The book is not a traditional autobiography, as it focuses more on Adams' intellectual and philosophical development than on the events of his life.Adams reflects on his experiences and the changes he witnessed during his lifetime, including the rise of industrialization and the decline of the aristocracy. He also discusses his relationships with prominent figures of his time, such as his grandfather John Quincy Adams, his friend and mentor Charles Sumner, and his wife Clover Adams.The book is divided into three parts, each representing a different phase of Adams' education. The first part covers his childhood and education, the second part focuses on his career as a journalist and his travels in Europe, and the third part reflects on his later years and his philosophical and spiritual beliefs.Overall, The Education of Henry Adams is a thought-provoking and introspective memoir that offers insights into the intellectual and cultural history of America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.1918. American literature offers scarcely one working model for high education. The student must go back, beyond Jean Jacques, to Benjamin Franklin, to find a model even of self-teaching. Except in the abandoned sphere of the dead languages, no one has discussed what part of education has, in his personal experience, turned out to be useful and what not. This volume attempts to discuss it.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.