Prescott, William H., 1796-1859

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Dates

Existence: 1796 - 1859

Biography

William Hickling Prescott (May 4, 1796 – January 28, 1859) was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite suffering from serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Francois Auguste Marie Alexis Mignet meeting report

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 845151

Mss 845151

Date(s): 1845-02-01

Scope and Contents

Report of minutes of an unnamed meeting which state that Prescott is elected to replace Mr. Navarrette. Includes list of authors with writings from the Ticknor Autograph Collection.

William Hickling Prescott letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 856101

Mss 856101

Date(s): 1856-01-01

Scope and Contents

Letter from William Hickling Precott in Boston to Anna Ticknor, presenting a copy of his recently published history of Philip II of Spain.

William Hickling Prescott letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 856363

Mss 856363

Date(s): 1856-06-13

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from William Hickling Prescott in Boston to Lord Wensleydale with an introduction for George Ticknor.

William Hickling Prescott letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 846940.1

Mss 846940.1

Date(s): 1846

Abstract

In English.

William Hickling Prescott letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850165

Mss 850165

Date(s): 1850-02-15

Abstract

In English.

William Hickling Prescott letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 844101

Mss 844101

Date(s): 1844-01-01

Abstract

In English.

William Hickling Prescott letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 843221

Mss 843221

Date(s): 1843-03-21

Abstract

In English.

William Hickling Prescott letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 842164

Webster Mss 842164

Date(s): 1842-02-14

Abstract

In English.