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Sir William Pepperrell: His Britannic Majesty's Obedient Servant Of Piscataqua

Sir William Pepperrell: His Britannic Majesty's Obedient Servant Of Piscataqua

Frost, Joseph W. P.
Newbold, Cecile
McIntire, Allyn B.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1162988495
ISBN13: 9781162988498
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sir William Pepperrell: His Britannic Majesty's Obedient Servant Of Piscataqua is a biography written by Joseph W. P. Frost. The book tells the story of Sir William Pepperrell, a wealthy merchant and military leader from New England who played a significant role in the French and Indian War. Pepperrell was born in Kittery, Maine in 1696 and went on to become a successful businessman, trading goods between New England and Europe. He also served as a member of the Massachusetts General Court and was eventually appointed as a colonel in the Massachusetts militia. During the French and Indian War, Pepperrell led a successful attack on the French fortress at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, which helped to secure British control over the region. For his service, Pepperrell was knighted by King George II and became the first American-born baronet. The book explores Pepperrell's life and career in detail, drawing on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official records. It also provides insights into the political and social context of colonial New England during the 18th century. Overall, Sir William Pepperrell: His Britannic Majesty's Obedient Servant Of Piscataqua offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in early American history.Address Delivered During A Newcomen Meeting Held At Kittery Point, Maine.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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