William Hickling Prescott letters, 1855-1857.

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William Hickling Prescott letters, 1855-1857.

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The collection consists of three letters: to his literary agent, Mr. [Russell] Sturgis, 9 Sept. 1855, about the publication of his book on Philip II; to Sir, 23 July 1857, concerning a controversy involving a man named Rowchler; to My dear sir, C. Folsom, asking to borrow a catalog.

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Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859

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William Hickling Prescott, born in Salem, Massachusetts to a prominent family, wrote romantic and highly-regarded works of Spanish and Latin American history. From the guide to the Letters to Richard Bentley, 1837-1858., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) ...

Folsom, Charles, 1794-1872

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Charles Folsom (Harvard, A.B., 1813) taught Italian and served as librarian at Harvard. From the description of Papers of Charles Folsom, 1829. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 76972777 ...

Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909

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American architect Russell Sturgis (1836-1909) was a leading figure in the development of architectural criticism at the turn of the 20th century. During his formative years in New York, Sturgis gained an appreciation for architectural history and modern design. An advocate of the American Pre-Raphaelites, Sturgis sought much inspiration in the written works of English architect and critic John Ruskin. Upon his return to New York after extensive travel abroad, Sturgis opened his own architectura...