1846 The Memory of the Late James Grahame by Josiah Quincy

Description: The Memory of The Late James Grahame, the Historian of the United States, Vindicated from the Charges of 'Detraction" and "Calumny" preferred Against Him by Mr. George Bancroft, and the Conduct of Mr. Bancroft, and the Conduct of Mr. Bancroft Towards that Historian Stated and Exposed. Josiah Quincy, WM. Crosby and H.P. Nichols, Washington, 1846. Author inscription on the front cover, NOT signed. 59 pp., 5.25 x 8.5". In poor condition. Disbound pamphlet and missing rear wrap. Front wrap appears lightly rubbed. Author inscription at top. Text block is lightly toned and is free of any age staining or rubbing. Text is very clean. Binding is brittle and beginning to detach in multiple locations. Please see photos. An academic dispute at its most interesting! This pamphlet was written by Josiah Quincy (1772-1864), former mayor of Boston and president of Harvard, in response to famous historian George Bancroft (1800-1891), who had published a letter in the Boston Courier complaining of a "grievous wrong" and "groundless attack" that had been issued against him by recently deceased historian, James Grahame (1790-1842). Grahame had claimed that Bancroft invented portions of his "History of the United States". Quincy had edited Grahame's work, so this pamphlet responded Bancroft's criticism and sought to defend Grahame and himself against the claims of slander and false statements. Quincy published this response in 1846 and circulated it widely. COLPAP-0913-RT27

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