Jared Sparks was an American historian and educator, recognized for his contributions to the early history of the United States. His most notable work is the multi-volume biography of George Washington, which has become a cornerstone of Washington scholarship. Sparks served as the president of Harvard University from 1828 to 1845.
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Source: The Life of George Washington by Jared Sparks
Source: The life of George Washington
“When you talk, you repeat what you already know; when you listen, you often learn something.”