The Memoir of George Barrell Emerson is a biographical account of the life and work of George Barrell Emerson, written by Robert C. Waterston. Emerson was a prominent American philosopher, writer, and educator who lived in the 19th century. He was a close friend and associate of Ralph Waldo Emerson, and a member of the Transcendentalist movement.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Emerson's life, from his childhood in Massachusetts to his...