Life of William Hickling Prescott

by George Ticknor

Book Overview

The Life of William Hickling Prescott is a biography written by George Ticknor that chronicles the life of the American historian William Hickling Prescott. Prescott was a prominent figure in the mid-19th century, known for his extensive research and writings on the history of Spain and the conquest of Mexico and Peru. The book covers Prescott's life from his childhood in Salem, Massachusetts, to his education at Harvard College, and his eventual...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141796720X
• ISBN13: 9781417967209
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"