Archibald Cary Coolidge: Life And Letters - Paperback

Archibald Cary Coolidge: Life and Letters is a biographical work that explores the life and achievements of Archibald Cary Coolidge, an American historian, educator, and diplomat. The book is written by Harold Jefferson Coolidge, Archibald's nephew, and offers a comprehensive account of his uncle's life, including his family background, education, career, and personal life.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed biography of Archibald Cary Coolidge, tracing his life from his birth in 1866 to his death in 1928. The author describes Coolidge's childhood and family life, his education at Harvard University, and his early career as a historian and educator. The book also covers Coolidge's later years, during which he served as a diplomat and played a key role in shaping American foreign policy.The second part of the book features a collection of Coolidge's letters, which offer a fascinating insight into his personal and professional life. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Coolidge's travels, his work as a historian, and his diplomatic efforts. They also reveal his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, and provide a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time.Overall, Archibald Cary Coolidge: Life and Letters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American education, diplomacy, and intellectual life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book offers a rich and detailed portrait of a remarkable individual, and provides a unique window into the world in which he lived.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.