Project Gutenberg 2017-08-25 Public domain in the USA. 276 Little, Brown and Company Little, Brown and Company, Boston Little, Brown & Co. Francis Parkman "Francis Parkman" by Little, Brown and Company is a biographical sketch and promotional publication written in the late 19th century. This book covers the life and works of Francis Parkman, who is regarded as one of the greatest American historians, particularly known for his detailed accounts of the colonization of North America and the French and Indian Wars. Parkman’s narratives emphasize the historical conflicts between France and England as they vied for control of the American continent. The content of the book discusses Parkman’s early life, his health struggles, and his extensive research process, including his travels across North America to gain firsthand knowledge of the landscapes and cultures he was documenting. It highlights his significant works, such as "Montcalm and Wolfe," "The Oregon Trail," and "A Half Century of Conflict," showcasing his meticulous scholarship and vivid narrative style that brings history to life. The book also includes critical appreciation from contemporaries and discusses how Parkman’s work reflects broader themes of struggle, ambition, and the fate of the French in North America. Overall, it serves as both a tribute to a remarkable historian and a summary of his contributions to American historical literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 CT Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 69145 2025-07-22T07:21:54.161218 text/html 66721 2021-01-02T15:33:10 text/html 288901 2025-07-22T07:24:04.758079 application/epub+zip 287413 2025-07-22T07:23:20.518313 application/epub+zip 76904 2025-07-22T07:22:37.384494 application/epub+zip 110246 2025-07-22T07:24:06.200080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100428 2025-07-22T07:23:22.028281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 58953 2022-08-25T04:56:15.740464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56099 2025-07-22T07:21:53.957209 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55692 2021-01-02T15:33:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17805 2025-07-22T07:24:06.364062 application/rdf+xml 16001 2025-07-22T07:22:37.792483 image/jpeg 2235 2025-07-22T07:22:37.601500 image/jpeg 21151 2021-01-02T15:33:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 3157295 2021-01-02T15:33:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 3157146 2025-07-22T07:21:54.191268 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