Henry Adams, b. 1838. He was the grandson of one president and the great-grandson of another. Numbered among his many friends were Lincoln’s private secretary John Hay, Henry Cabot Lodge, Theodore Roosevelt, geologist Clarence King, Senators Lucius Lamar and James Cameron, artist John La Farge, and writer Edith Wharton. His most famous work was an autobiography written in third person, The Education of Henry Adams.(online here) He also wrote and published many books about his extensive travels and about history.
The difference is slight, to the influence of an author, whether he is read by five hundred readers, or by five hundred thousand; if he can select the five hundred, he reaches the five hundred thousand.
I’m sure mine are the most discerning and influential readers in the blogosphere. Just not sure where all that influence is headed.
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I’m thankful that in grad school we were asked to read “The Education of Henry Adams.” It’s a fascinating book, and one I probably wouldn’t have read otherwise. I recommend it highly.
Thanks for suggesting this link. I dipped in. My, what a wonderful writer.
I’m thankful that in grad school we were asked to read “The Education of Henry Adams.” It’s a fascinating book, and one I probably wouldn’t have read otherwise. I recommend it highly.
Thanks for suggesting this link. I dipped in. My, what a wonderful writer.