"An Authentic Account of Adam Smith" is a comprehensive textual analysis that engages with modern interpretations of Adam Smith's works. The author, Gavin Kennedy, offers a new perspective on Smith's significant contributions to economic theory and highlights how his legacy has often been misunderstood and mythologized in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book examines central themes such as rhetoric, moral sentiments, jurisprudence, and the famous "invisible hand." It also addresses Smith's personal views on religion, which have often been overlooked in previous research. Through this nuanced examination, a clearer picture of Smith's influence and his actual ideas during his lifetime is conveyed.