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John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon

Woods, David Walker

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1432672797
ISBN13: 9781432672799
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Witherspoon by David Walker Woods is a comprehensive biography of the life and legacy of John Witherspoon, a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and Founding Father of the United States. The book explores Witherspoon's early life in Scotland, his education at the University of Edinburgh, and his eventual move to America, where he became the president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and a prominent figure in the American Revolution. Woods delves into Witherspoon's political and religious beliefs, his role in shaping the American political landscape, and his relationship with other Founding Fathers such as Benjamin Franklin and James Madison. The book also examines Witherspoon's impact on the development of American higher education and his contributions to the Presbyterian Church in America.Through extensive research and analysis, Woods provides a detailed and engaging portrait of John Witherspoon, highlighting his enduring influence on American history and culture. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the Founding Fathers, American history, or the role of religion in shaping American society.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.

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