A Life of Francis Parkman - Paperback

""A Life of Francis Parkman"" is a biography written by Charles Haight Farnham. The book tells the story of Francis Parkman, an American historian and author who was known for his extensive research on the history of North America. The biography covers Parkman's life from his childhood in Boston to his death in 1893. It details his struggles with health issues, including blindness, and his determination to overcome these obstacles in order to pursue his passion for writing. The book also provides insight into Parkman's writing process, his relationships with other writers and scholars, and his role in shaping American historical scholarship. Overall, ""A Life of Francis Parkman"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most influential historians.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.