The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 3 (of 7) by Arthur Thomas Malkin
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| Author | Malkin, Arthur Thomas |
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| Title | The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 3 (of 7) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Erskine -- Dollond -- John Hunter -- Petrarch -- Burke -- Henry IV. -- Bentley -- Kepler -- Hale -- Franklin -- Schwartz -- Barrow -- D'Alembert -- Hogarth -- Galileo -- Rembrandt -- Dryden -- La Perouse -- Cranmer -- Tasso -- Ben Jonson -- Canova -- Chaucer -- Sobieski. |
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| Summary | "The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 3 (of 7)" by Arthur Thomas Malkin is a collection of biographical essays and portraits written in the early 19th century. It presents detailed accounts of notable historical figures, likely spanning a range of disciplines and contributions to society, including law, science, literature, and politics. The volume showcases the lives of individuals such as Thomas Erskine and John Hunter, emphasizing their achievements and significance in their respective fields. At the start of the volume, the text introduces the life of Thomas Erskine, an eminent lawyer and politician, detailing his educational background, early career in the navy, and transitions into law. It highlights his rise in the legal profession, his pivotal role in important cases, and his passionate advocacy for the rights associated with freedom of speech and the liberties of citizens. Following this, it briefly transitions to other notable figures such as John Hunter, known for his contributions to anatomy and surgery, indicating the volume's broader exploration of influential personalities across various domains. Each biography serves not only to inform but also to inspire readers through the exemplary lives of these historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55277 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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