Cadwallader Colden, 1688-1776: A Life between Revolutions
In this book, Philip Ranlet examines the prolific political career of Cadwallader Colden. Colden was the long lasting lieutenant governor of royal New York. A determined foe of entrenched interests in New York such as the manor lords, the lawyers, and the fur smugglers, he remained a vigorous supporter of the royal prerogative. He handled Indian relations for many years and was the first true historian of the Iroquois. Also one of the preeminent scientists of the colonial period and the Enlightenment itself, he established botany in America and also tried to revise the work of Sir Isaac Newton. Lieutenant Governor Cadwallader Colden continued to battle the enemies ofBritish rule until his death during the American Revolution in 1776 at 88 years old.

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Cadwallader Colden, 1688-1776: A Life between Revolutions
In this book, Philip Ranlet examines the prolific political career of Cadwallader Colden. Colden was the long lasting lieutenant governor of royal New York. A determined foe of entrenched interests in New York such as the manor lords, the lawyers, and the fur smugglers, he remained a vigorous supporter of the royal prerogative. He handled Indian relations for many years and was the first true historian of the Iroquois. Also one of the preeminent scientists of the colonial period and the Enlightenment itself, he established botany in America and also tried to revise the work of Sir Isaac Newton. Lieutenant Governor Cadwallader Colden continued to battle the enemies ofBritish rule until his death during the American Revolution in 1776 at 88 years old.

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Cadwallader Colden, 1688-1776: A Life between Revolutions

Cadwallader Colden, 1688-1776: A Life between Revolutions

by Philip Ranlet
Cadwallader Colden, 1688-1776: A Life between Revolutions

Cadwallader Colden, 1688-1776: A Life between Revolutions

by Philip Ranlet

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In this book, Philip Ranlet examines the prolific political career of Cadwallader Colden. Colden was the long lasting lieutenant governor of royal New York. A determined foe of entrenched interests in New York such as the manor lords, the lawyers, and the fur smugglers, he remained a vigorous supporter of the royal prerogative. He handled Indian relations for many years and was the first true historian of the Iroquois. Also one of the preeminent scientists of the colonial period and the Enlightenment itself, he established botany in America and also tried to revise the work of Sir Isaac Newton. Lieutenant Governor Cadwallader Colden continued to battle the enemies ofBritish rule until his death during the American Revolution in 1776 at 88 years old.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780761871415
Publisher: Hamilton Books
Publication date: 10/29/2019
Pages: 504
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.09(d)

About the Author

Philip Ranlet is adjunct associate professor of history at Hunter College.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations for Notes

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Drummer

Chapter 2: New York

Chapter 3: Sylvan Retreat

Chapter 4: Tyrant

Chapter 5: Enlightenment

Chapter 6: Revolts

Chapter 7: Jennie and Davie

Chapter 8: The Empire Calls

Chapter 9: The Ottoman Family

Chapter 10: Coldengham Under Siege

Chapter 11: The Intelligent Being

Chapter 12: Phoenix

Chapter 13: Lawyers

Chapter 14: Civil War

Chapter 15: Out, In, and Out Again

Chapter 16: Drunkard

Chapter 17: Finis

Afterword

Bibliography

Archives and Manuscripts

Newspapers and Journals

Primary Sources

Secondary Sources

Index

About the Author

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