John Hancock

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""John Hancock"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of one of America's Founding Fathers, John Hancock. The book covers Hancock's life from his birth in 1737 to his death in 1793, with a focus on his role in the American Revolution and his leadership as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hubbard explores Hancock's early years as a merchant in Boston, his involvement in the Sons of Liberty, and his rise to political power as the Governor of Massachusetts. The book also delves into Hancock's personal life, including his marriage to Dorothy Quincy and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time. Overall, ""John Hancock"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most important historical figures.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: American Statesmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610401X.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: 1425342787
• ISBN13: 9781425342784
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"