Scholar in the Wilderness : Francis Adrian Van der Kemp.

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When Thomas Jefferson wrote to John Adams: "There is a Mr. Vanderkemp of New York, a correspondent, I believe, of yours, with whom I have exchanged some letters, without knowing who he is. Will you tell me?" Adams replied: "The biography of Mr. Vanderkemp would require a volume...My a...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Jackson, Harry F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Syracuse] : Syracuse University Press, 1963.
Subjects:
Van der Kemp, Francis Adrian, > 1752-1829.
Van der Kemp, Francis Adrian, > 1752-1829
History of the Americas.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The evolution of the scholar
  • Champion of academic and religious freedom
  • The independent ministry
  • The sacred fire of patriotism
  • The shadow of liberty
  • New home, new allegiance
  • The farm on the Esopus
  • The trip west
  • Adviser to Vice President Adams
  • An estate on Oneida Lake
  • The move to Oldenbarneveld
  • Establishing a free church
  • Writing in the wilderness
  • The Achaian Republic
  • The threat of Napoleon
  • The War of 1812
  • Visit to Boston
  • Religious and historical publications
  • Publishing Jefferson's "Syllabus"
  • Friendship with De Witt Clinton
  • The Erie Canal
  • Translating the Dutch records
  • Family life
  • The rewards of scholarship.

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