Two country boys from rural Massachusetts rose to the highest heights of Harvard Yard, shaping generations of students and influencing American history. James Bradley Thayer and Chauncey Wright's improbable rise to the Brahmin stratosphere is a testament to the power of friendship and perseverance. [... more]

The story of James Bradley Thayer and Chauncey Wright, two country boys from rural Massachusetts who rose to the highest heights of Harvard Yard, despite their humble beginnings and vastly different fates. James would earn an endowed chair at Harvard Law, while Chauncey struggled with depression and alcoholism, never fully realizing his potential. [... more]

The story of James Bradley Thayer and Chauncey Wright, two country boys from rural Massachusetts who rose to the highest heights of Harvard Yard, despite their humble beginnings. They forged a lifelong friendship, explored intellectual pursuits, and navigated the complexities of the Brahmin world, ultimately leading to vastly different fates. [... more]