02180cam a22003133u 4500 37878 UtSlPG 20260610133850.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Brown, E. E. (Emma Elizabeth), 1847- Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-30 Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Ron Stephens, Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" by E. E. Brown is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Oliver Wendell Holmes, a prominent poet, physician, and professor known for his significant contributions to American literature and society. It likely delves into key moments of Holmes's life, including his upbringing, education, professional achievements, and literary works. The opening of the book introduces us to Holmes's ancestry and early life, specifically detailing his birth in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It describes his family background, particularly his father, Rev. Abiel Holmes, and their historic residence which served as a notable site during the Revolutionary War. The text paints a vivid picture of Holmes's childhood, filled with imagination and a sensitive temperament, alongside reflections on the people and environments that influenced his formative years. This introductory chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Holmes's intellectual development and the cultural context in which he thrived. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37878 78718 78718