Lives Of William Richardson Davie And Samuel Kirkland (1848)

The book ""Lives of William Richardson Davie and Samuel Kirkland"" is a biographical work written by Fordyce Mitchell Hubbard and published in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of two prominent figures in American history, William Richardson Davie and Samuel Kirkland.William Richardson Davie was a soldier, lawyer, and statesman who played a significant role in the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and helped to draft the United States Constitution. Davie also served as the Governor of North Carolina and as a member of Congress.Samuel Kirkland was a missionary and educator who worked with Native American tribes in upstate New York during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He founded the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, which later became Hamilton College, and played a key role in negotiating treaties between the United States government and Native American tribes.The book includes detailed biographical information about both Davie and Kirkland, as well as their contributions to American history. It also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the challenges faced by Native American communities and the struggles of the early American government to establish itself.Overall, ""Lives of William Richardson Davie and Samuel Kirkland"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the lives of two important figures who helped shape the nation.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.