Harry Thurston Peck
This is a biography of William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859), the renowned American historian and Hispanist who made significant contributions to the understanding of Spanish and Latin American history. Prescott is best known for his detailed and engaging narrative histories such as 'History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella,' 'History of the Conquest of Mexico,' and 'History of the Conquest of Peru.' This study explores Prescott’s life, his meticulous research methods, and the historical context in which he wrote. It offers insights into Prescott’s lasting impact on the field of history, his narrative style, and the reasons why his works continue to be valued by scholars and readers alike. A valuable resource for those interested in American history, literary biography, and the art of historical writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
