RUMFORD: Lives of Count Rumford, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, and Samuel Gorton1848. 411p. by Charles C Little. "American Biography," conducted by Jared Sparks, is a collection of biographical sketches that delve into the lives of notable figures in American history. The second series, Volume V, includes detailed accounts of individuals such as Count Rumford and Zebulon Montgomery Pike, exploring their early education, military careers, and contributions to society. The work aims to compile and present biographical information