Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 111 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 John Lothrop Motley. a memoir — Volume 3 This etext was produced by David Widger "John Lothrop Motley. a memoir — Volume 3" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a biography completed in the late 19th century. This memoir focuses on the life and contributions of John Lothrop Motley, an American historian and diplomat, particularly detailing his work on Dutch history and his role as a cultural figure. The likely topics of the book include Motley's historical works and his legacy in American literature and diplomacy. In this final volume, Holmes portrays not only Motley's literary accomplishments but also his personal struggles, including his relationships and the grief he faced after the death of his wife. The narrative delves into Motley's diplomatic career, particularly his experiences as the American Minister to England and the controversies surrounding his recall. Additionally, it highlights his significant historical writing on the Dutch Republic during the Eighty Years' War and the personal insights that shaped his character. Through Holmes's analysis, the memoir paints a picture of a dedicated historian whose passion for freedom and religious liberty was reflected in his works and personal ideology. Ultimately, the book serves both as a tribute to Motley's contributions and a reflection on his complex life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877 PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature Category: History - Other 114763 2025-08-02T12:33:47.678451 text/html 114584 2025-01-09T01:33:18.921512 text/html 119870 2025-08-02T12:33:53.062385 application/epub+zip 119798 2025-08-02T12:33:50.422390 application/epub+zip 105650 2025-08-02T12:33:49.370407 application/epub+zip 251192 2025-08-02T12:33:54.935397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242208 2025-08-02T12:33:52.417380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225717 2022-09-03T04:05:03.228124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98892 2025-08-02T12:33:47.440420 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79056 2024-06-13T14:46:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16318 2025-08-02T12:33:55.051372 application/rdf+xml 15190 2025-08-02T12:33:49.861392 image/jpeg 3659 2025-08-02T12:33:49.616394 image/jpeg 118484 2025-08-02T12:33:47.689403 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia