Life And Letters Of Oliver Wendell Holmes V2

by John Torrey Morse Jr.

The Life and Letters of Oliver Wendell Holmes Volume 2 is a biographical book written by John T. Morse. It covers the life and career of Oliver Wendell Holmes, a prominent 19th-century American author, physician, and jurist. The book is the second volume in a series and focuses on the latter half of Holmes' life, from 1861 to his death in 1894.The book provides a detailed account of Holmes' personal and professional life, including his literary works, medical practice, and legal career. It also delves into his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his involvement in social and political issues of the time.The author draws on a variety of sources, including Holmes' personal letters, journals, and speeches, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of the man and his times. The book is well-researched and provides a valuable insight into the life of one of America's most distinguished intellectuals.Overall, The Life and Letters of Oliver Wendell Holmes Volume 2 is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential figure in American history.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.

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Aka John T. Morse Jr.

John Torrey Morse (1840–1937) was an American historian and biographer. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Jan. 9, 1840, and lived in that city as a lawyer. Morse was the editor of the ‘American Statesmen Series,’ and published biographies of Alexander Hamilton in two volumes, considered his most significant work, He also wrote biographies on John and J. Q. Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Franklin, and Dr. Holmes. Morse also authored ‘Banks and Banking’, ‘Arbitration and Award’ and ‘Famous Trials.’

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