Rae, John 1845-1915 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Life of Adam Smith" by John Rae is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and experiences of Adam Smith, one of the most influential economists and philosophers, detailing his upbringing, education, and early professional life. The narrative aims to create a comprehensive view of Smith’s contributions and his environment, highlighting the events and relationships that shaped his famous works. The opening of the text presents a preface discussing the existing literature on Adam Smith, specifically mentioning Dugald Stewart’s early memoir and how it served as a foundation for understanding Smith’s life. The author introduces major influences in Smith’s early life, who fostered his academic prowess, including his parents and mentors. Furthermore, the text lays out the pivotal moments of Smith’s early education in Kirkcaldy and Glasgow College, emphasizing how these experiences began to shape his intellectual foundation and later contributions to economic theory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-12-02 Produced by Robert Connal, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 Economists -- Great Britain -- Biography HB Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17196 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17196 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133413.0 17196