Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Biographical Sketch Of Adam Ferguson"" was written by John Small and published in 1864. It is a biographical account of the life of Adam Ferguson, a Scottish philosopher and historian who lived from 1723 to 1816. The book includes details of Ferguson's early life, education, and career as a professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. It also covers his extensive travels throughout Europe, including his time spent in France and Germany, where he met with prominent intellectuals and philosophers of the time.Small's account of Ferguson's life also explores his contributions to the fields of philosophy and history, including his influential works such as ""An Essay on the History of Civil Society"" and ""Principles of Moral and Political Science."" Overall, ""Biographical Sketch Of Adam Ferguson"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and achievements of one of Scotland's most important thinkers and intellectuals.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.
