"The Life of Adam Smith" is a detailed biography of the outstanding economist, philosopher and writer of the 18th century, written by the famous historian John Ray. In this book, the reader will learn about the life and work of Adam Smith - a person who made a significant contribution to the theory of economics, philosophy and political science. Ray reveals not only Smith's professional path, but also his personal life, friends, ideas and principles that underpinned his work. This book is an indispensable source of information for those interested in the history of economic thought and wishing to better understand the legacy of one of the greatest industrial economists of all time.