James Bowdoin and the Patriot Philosophers |
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| Author:
| Manuel, Frank E.
Manuel, Fritzie P. |
| Series title: | Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87169-247-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
| Publisher: | American Philosophical Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionA 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.