The book "The Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" is written by Emma Elizabeth Brown and is a biography of the outstanding American doctor, writer and outstanding representative of the intellectual tradition of New England - Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book describes the key moments of Holmes' life and career, his contribution to medicine, literature, and the social and political life of his time. The author draws attention to important events that shaped the personality of Oliver Wendell Holmes, his intellectual pursuits and relationships with famous personalities of the 19th century. The book "The Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" is an important source for understanding and appreciating the contribution of this outstanding American to the world heritage.