John Wentworth: Governor Of New Hampshire, 1767-1775 (1921)

By Lawrence Shaw Mayo

Book Overview

""John Wentworth: Governor of New Hampshire, 1767-1775"" is a historical biography written by Lawrence Shaw Mayo and published in 1921. The book tells the story of John Wentworth, who served as the governor of New Hampshire during a tumultuous period in American history leading up to the American Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of Wentworth's life and political career, including his family background, education, and early political experiences. It explores the complex relationships between Wentworth and other key figures of the time, including the colonial assembly, the British government, and the American patriots. The author also delves into the social and economic issues of the time, such as the tensions between the colonists and the British government over taxation and representation, and the role of the governor in mediating these conflicts. Overall, ""John Wentworth: Governor of New Hampshire, 1767-1775"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of an important figure in American history, and provides valuable context for understanding the events leading up to the American Revolution.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104874318
• ISBN13: 9781104874315
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"