Harry Thurston Peck

Harry Thurston Peck (November 24, 1856 – March 23, 1914) was an American classical scholar, author, editor, historian and critic. He was born in New York City to Harriet Thurston Peck and Harry Thurston Peck, Sr., a lawyer. Peck attended Columbia University, where he studied classics and philosophy. He graduated in 1877 with honors.

After graduating from Columbia, Peck taught Latin and Greek at the College of the City of New York for two years. He then moved to Boston to work as an editor for the American Book Company. In 1883, he was appointed editor-in-chief of the Century Dictionary, a major reference work that was published in 1889.

Peck's work on the Century Dictionary established him as a leading authority on the English language. He also wrote extensively on classical literature and mythology. His most famous work is Harper's Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiquities, which was first published in 1891 and has been revised and updated several times since then.

Peck was a prolific writer and produced a wide range of works, including biographies, histories, travel guides, and literary criticism. He was also a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers. Peck was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Philological Association. He died in New York City in 1914.

Principles

Peck was a man of strong principles. He believed in the importance of education and scholarship. He also believed in the power of language to shape and inform the world. Peck's work was always informed by his principles, and he used his writing to promote learning, understanding, and tolerance.

Famous for

Peck was famous for his scholarship and his work on the Century Dictionary. He was also known for his biographies, histories, travel guides, and literary criticism. Peck's most famous work is Harper's Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiquities, which is still used by scholars today.

Notable Works

In addition to Harper's Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiquities, Peck's other notable works include:

• Life and Times of Alexander the Great (1894)
• History of the United States (1898)
• Travels of an American Scholar in Europe (1901)
• Life and Letters of John Keats (1905)
• Life and Times of Dante Alighieri (1907)

Philosophy

Peck's philosophy was based on the belief in the importance of education and scholarship. He believed that education could help people to understand the world around them and to make informed decisions. He also believed that scholarship could help to preserve and transmit knowledge from one generation to the next.

Peck's philosophy was also based on the belief in the power of language to shape and inform the world. He believed that language could be used to communicate ideas, to create art, and to promote understanding. He also believed that language could be used to deceive and to manipulate.

Death and Legacy

Peck died in New York City on March 23, 1914. He was 57 years old. Peck is remembered as a leading scholar and author of his time. His work on the Century Dictionary and Harper's Dictionary of Classical Literature and Antiquities helped to shape the study of classical literature and mythology for generations to come. Peck's other works, such as his biographies, histories, and travel guides, are also still read and enjoyed today.