The Life of Daniel Waldo Lincoln, 1784-1815: Letters from a Wayward Son

The Life of Daniel Waldo Lincoln,1784 – 1815 provides a candid portrait of one brilliant but compromised man's perspective of his changing times, written for private eyes and offering a unique eyewitness account of early-nineteenth-century Massachusetts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Life of Daniel Waldo Lincoln,1784 – 1815, is a captivating portrayal of a brilliant yet compromised individual's perspective on his changing times, nestled within a comprehensive historical narrative. Born in 1784 to Levi Lincoln, a prominent Massachusetts Democratic-Republican, Daniel Waldo Lincoln was destined to wield influence. With wealth, prestige, a Harvard education, powerful friends, and a distinguished family name, Lincoln stood among the heirs of the Revolution, committed to safeguarding the ideals of the nation's founders. Spanning over 250 private letters, essays, and poems, from his first day at Harvard in 1801 to his untimely death in 1815, Lincoln offers readers a poignant portrayal of privilege as it transitioned into disappointment. A young man active in Republican circles, an orator and attorney in Worcester, Portland, Maine, and Boston, Lincoln delves into politics, honor, religion, the War of 1812, and his personal struggles with romance and alcohol. Written for private eyes, his letters serve as an unusually candid eyewitness account of early-nineteenth-century Massachusetts, interwoven with his personal anguish.

This volume holds immense value for students and scholars interested in exploring the intricacies of life, society, and politics in nineteenth-century America. It provides a profound insight into the experiences and thoughts of a remarkable individual, offering a valuable window into the past.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367550400