Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Proceedings Of The Massachusetts Historical Society In Respect To The Memory Of William Hickling Prescott, February 1, 1859"" is a collection of speeches and tributes given by members of the Massachusetts Historical Society in honor of the late William Hickling Prescott. Prescott was a historian and author who is best known for his works on the history of the Spanish Empire, including ""The History of the Conquest of Mexico"" and ""The History of the Conquest of Peru.""The book includes speeches by several prominent members of the Massachusetts Historical Society, including Charles Francis Adams, Jr. and Edward Everett. These speeches reflect on Prescott's life and work, and provide insights into his contributions to the field of history.In addition to the speeches, the book also includes a biographical sketch of Prescott's life, written by Samuel Eliot. This sketch provides a detailed overview of Prescott's early life, education, and career, as well as his personal interests and achievements.Overall, ""Proceedings Of The Massachusetts Historical Society In Respect To The Memory Of William Hickling Prescott, February 1, 1859"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Spanish Empire, as well as the life and work of William Hickling Prescott.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.
