"John Lothrop Motley: A Memoir — Volume 1" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. is a memoir that explores the life of historian John Lothrop Motley in the mid-1800s. The story starts by looking at Motley's family history and his early years, showing the things that influenced him. Readers will be introduced to Motley's childhood, including his early interest in books and his sensitive personality, and Holmes uses stories from Motley's younger years to create a picture of him as a talented person; the book also mentions Motley's education and hints at the obstacles he encountered as he grew up.
John Lothrop Motley. a memoir — Volume 1
By Oliver Wendell Holmes
Discover the early life of a gifted historian, from his delicate childhood to the promise of his literary future.
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About the AuthorOliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. Grouped among the fireside poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858). He was also an important medical reformer. In addition to his work as an author and poet, Holmes also served as a physician, professor, lecturer, inventor, and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. Grouped among the fireside poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858). He was also an important medical reformer. In addition to his work as an author and poet, Holmes also served as a physician, professor, lecturer, inventor, and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law.
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