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Prescott Holmes

A writer linked to popular late-19th- and early-20th-century history and biography books, with works that introduced young readers to presidents, wars, and exploration. The surviving record is sparse, which gives the name a bit of old-library mystery.

1 Audiobook

Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain

Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain

by Prescott Holmes

About the author

Prescott Holmes appears to be the credited author of several older nonfiction books, including Lives of the Presidents and titles about American wars and exploration. From the editions and library records surfaced during this search, the work seems aimed at a general or younger readership, presenting big historical subjects in an accessible way.

Reliable biographical detail about the person behind the name is limited. I could confirm the authorship name on book and library-style records, but I did not find a solid modern author profile with clear personal facts such as birth dates, hometown, or a fuller life history.

Because the documentation is so thin, it is safest to describe Prescott Holmes as an obscure historical author name associated with educational and patriotic history books rather than make stronger claims that cannot be verified.