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Explore a rich biographical treasure of letters, travels, and public service from the life of George Perkins Marsh. This edition assembles firsthand documents and careful narration that illuminate a 19th‑century scholar, diplomat, and man of faith.
Across chapters that span Marsh’s ancestry, education, and remarkable journeys, the book captures the textures of his world. It includes detailed accounts of his East travels, his dealings with the Ottoman Porte, and the personal challenges that accompanied a life in public and private service. Readers encounter vivid scenes—from solemn moments of illness to the arduous logistics of travel in remote and demanding regions—woven with portraits of colleagues, friends, and family.
- Firsthand letters and narrative fragments that illuminate Marsh’s character, intellect, and spiritual beliefs.
- Context about his diplomatic duties, travel through the Middle East, and interactions with contemporary institutions.
- Portraits of the people who shaped his life, including mentors, colleagues, and family members.
- A grounded historical frame that helps readers understand 19th‑century scholarship, diplomacy, and domestic life.
Ideal for readers interested in biographical history, the history of diplomacy, and the personal side of 19th‑century letters.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the life and letters of George Perkins Marsh, a prominent 19th-century American scholar and diplomat. The author offers a comprehensive account of Marsh's multifaceted career, from his early years as a lawyer and politician to his later achievements as a philologist and environmentalist. The book explores Marsh's extensive travels, linguistic studies, and contributions to the understanding of language, literature, and natural history. Through his writings and diplomatic work, Marsh emerged as an influential figure in shaping American thought and environmental consciousness. The book highlights Marsh's enduring legacy as a pioneering scholar whose insights into the interconnections between language, culture, and the natural world remain relevant and thought-provoking today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333556723_0
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