""A Scholar of a Past Generation: A Brief Memoir of Samuel Lee"" is a book written by Alice M. Lee in 1896. The book is a biography of Samuel Lee, a prominent scholar of the past generation. Samuel Lee was a British philologist, orientalist, and biblical scholar who made significant contributions to the study of languages such as Hebrew, Arabic, and Syriac. The book provides a detailed account of Samuel Lee's life, including his childhood, education, and career. It also explores his achievements and contributions to the field of linguistics and biblical studies. The author, Alice M. Lee, was Samuel Lee's daughter and had access to his personal papers and letters, which she used to provide an intimate portrait of her father.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of linguistics and biblical studies. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of a scholar who made significant contributions to these fields. The book is well-written and engaging, making it accessible to a wide audience. Overall, ""A Scholar of a Past Generation: A Brief Memoir of Samuel Lee"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Samuel Lee or the history of linguistics and biblical studies.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.