George Croghan
Author | : Nicholas B. Wainwright |
Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | : 349 |
Release | : 2012-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780807838389 |
ISBN-13 | : 0807838381 |
Rating | : 4/5 (381 Downloads) |
Download or read book George Croghan written by Nicholas B. Wainwright and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Croghan--land speculator, Indian trader, and prominent Indian agent--was a man of fascinating, if dubious, character whose career epitomized the history of the West before the Revolution. This study is based on Croghan's long-lost personal papers that were found by the author in an old Philadelphia attic. Originally published in 1959. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.