02314cam a22003373u 4500 2647 UtSlPG 20260610133101.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Trevelyan, George Otto, 1838-1928 Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay. Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2001-05-01 Produced by Martin Adamson, and David Widger "Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay. Volume 1" by George Otto Trevelyan is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life of the eminent British historian and statesman, Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, delving into his family background, early years, and the personal qualities that shaped his contributions to literature and politics. The opening of the biography outlines Trevelyan's intentions for the work, emphasizing the necessity of documenting a figure as influential as Lord Macaulay, whose public persona is often disconnected from his private life. It sets the stage by highlighting Macaulay's family lineage, particularly focusing on his father Zachary Macaulay, whose abolitionist views had a significant impact on his son. The narrative begins to explore Macaulay's early childhood experiences, his literary precocity, and the influences of his upbringing, such as his relationships with notable figures like Hannah More. Overall, this introductory section serves to establish the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Macaulay’s life and the formative experiences that influenced his illustrious career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography Historians -- Great Britain -- Biography Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2647 44724 44724