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Title: Life of Adam Smith

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Rae, John, 1845-1915

EBook No.: 17196

Published: Dec 2, 2005

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Smith, Adam, 1723-1790

Subject: Economists -- Great Britain -- Biography

LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Life of Adam Smith

Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: 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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Rae, John, 1845-1915

EBook No.: 17196

Published: Dec 2, 2005

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Smith, Adam, 1723-1790

Subject: Economists -- Great Britain -- Biography

LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.