The Diary Of William Bentley V1: April, 1784-December, 1792 (1905) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167240331)

The Diary of William Bentley Volume 1: April 1784-December 1792 is a historical book written by William Bentley, an American Congregationalist minister and scholar. The book was first published in 1905 and is a compilation of Bentley's diary entries during the aforementioned years. The diary provides a detailed account of Bentley's life, thoughts, and observations during a period of significant change and growth in American history. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, education, and social life in the late 18th century. Bentley's diary is particularly notable for its insights into the intellectual and cultural life of the time. He was an avid reader and collector of books, and his diary entries often include references to his reading and discussions with other scholars and intellectuals. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a specific period of time. The entries are presented in chronological order, allowing readers to follow Bentley's life and experiences over the course of several years. Overall, The Diary of William Bentley Volume 1 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history or the life of an intellectual in the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Bentley
ISBN-10: 1167240332
ISBN-13: 9781167240331
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 534
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.08d