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Life And Times Of William Samuel Johnson: First Senator In Congress From Connecticut And President Of Columbia College, New York

Life And Times Of William Samuel Johnson: First Senator In Congress From Connecticut And President Of Columbia College, New York

Beardsley, E. Edwards

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ISBN10: 1432694723
ISBN13: 9781432694722
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life And Times Of William Samuel Johnson: First Senator In Congress From Connecticut And President Of Columbia College, New York by E. Edwards Beardsley is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential figures in early American history. William Samuel Johnson was a prominent lawyer, politician, and educator who played a key role in shaping the United States during its formative years.The book covers Johnson's early life, including his upbringing in Connecticut and his education at Yale College. It then delves into his legal career, which saw him become one of the most respected attorneys in the colonies. Johnson's political career is also explored in detail, including his role as a delegate to the Continental Congress and his tenure as the first senator from Connecticut.In addition to his political and legal accomplishments, Johnson was also a prominent educator, serving as the president of Columbia College in New York City. The book provides an in-depth look at Johnson's tenure at the college, including his efforts to improve the institution's academic standards and his contributions to the development of higher education in America.Throughout the book, Beardsley provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Johnson, highlighting his many achievements and contributions to American society. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in early American history, as well as those interested in the history of education and the legal profession.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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