James Bowdoin and the Patriot Philosophers

James Bowdoin and the Patriot Philosophers
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Publisher : American Philosophical Society
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : 0871692473
ISBN-13 : 9780871692474
Rating : 4/5 (474 Downloads)

Book Synopsis James Bowdoin and the Patriot Philosophers by : Frank Edward Manuel

Download or read book James Bowdoin and the Patriot Philosophers written by Frank Edward Manuel and published by American Philosophical Society. This book was released on 2004 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the early years of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, & the life & career of James Bowdoin, the Academy's first president. The strength of the work rests in a combination of its subject matter & execution. The subject matter is both intrinsically interesting & simultaneously neglected. Neither the accomplishments of Bowdoin nor the contributions of the members of the Academy have been adequately studied, & the Manuel's careful exploration is a valuable addition to our understanding of the founding of the nation. Using primary manuscript sources, the work is, by turns, witty, learned, & often simply fascinating. An incomparable account of one of Revolutionary America's most elusive & fascinating figures.


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