John Hancock
Merchant King and American Patriot
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ISBN-13:
9780471332091
Veröffentl:
2000
Einband:
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Erscheinungsdatum:
01.09.2000
Seiten:
402
Autor:
Harlow Giles Unger
Gewicht:
842 g
Format:
240x161x28 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
PRAISE FOR HARLOW Giles UNGER'S NOAH WEBSTER: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AN AMERICAN PATRIOT""Noah Webster was a truly remarkable man; shrewd, passionate, learned and energetic, God-fearing and patriotic. Mr. Unger has done a fine job reintroducing him to a new generation of Americans.""-Washington Times""Superb biography. . . . Don't miss this stirring book."" -Florence King, The American Spectator
The Boy on Beacon Hill (1737-1750). The Merchant King (1724-1750). The Merchant Prince (1750-1764). Of Stamps and Taxes (1764-1765). "Mad Rant and Porterly Reviling" (1765). A Hero by Circumstance (1765-1768). "Idol of the Mob" (1768-1770). "Tea in a Trice" (1770-1773). High Treason (1774-1775). President of Congress (1775-1776). Founding Father (1776). President of the United States (1776-1777). A Model Major General (1777-1780). His Excellency the Governor (1780-1785). Hancock! Hancock! Even to the End (1785-1793). Epilogue. Notes. Selected Bibliography of Principal Sources. Index.