Life And Times Of Stephen Higginson

von Thomas Wentworth Higginson

356 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The book ""Life and Times of Stephen Higginson"" is a biography written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson that chronicles the life of Stephen Higginson, an influential figure in early American history. Stephen Higginson was a successful merchant, politician, and philanthropist who played a significant role in shaping the economic and social landscape of his time.The book explores Stephen Higginson's life from his birth in 1743 to his death in 1828, tracing his rise to prominence in Boston society and his involvement in the American Revolution. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Cabot and his relationships with his children.Throughout the book, Higginson provides a detailed account of Stephen Higginson's many accomplishments, including his work as a member of the Continental Congress, his role in the founding of the Massachusetts Medical Society, and his efforts to promote education and the arts.Overall, ""Life and Times of Stephen Higginson"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential early citizens.Member Of The Continental Congress 1783 and Author Of The Laco Letters, Relating To John Hancock 1789.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781428635968
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.07.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC