This important work provides a comprehensive overview of the life, career, and writings of Jared Sparks, one of the most influential American historians of the 19th century. Featuring selections from his personal journals and correspondence, as well as excerpts from his scholarly works, the book sheds light on Sparks' intellectual and political contributions to his era. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American ideas and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.