Memoirs Of The Life, Writings And Correspondence, Of Sir William Jones

Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones is a biographical work written by Lord Teignmouth. The book is a detailed account of the life, work, and achievements of Sir William Jones, a renowned British Orientalist and jurist of the 18th century.The book provides an insight into the early life of Sir William Jones, his education, and his career as a lawyer. It also covers his extensive travels to India, where he became interested in the study of Indian languages and culture. The book describes Jones's contributions to the study of Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic, and his role in founding the Asiatic Society of Bengal.The book also includes a collection of Jones's personal correspondence with notable figures of his time, including his close friend, the philosopher Samuel Johnson. The letters provide a glimpse into Jones's personal life and his intellectual pursuits.Overall, Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most influential scholars of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Orientalism and the study of Indian languages and culture.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.