Bøger af William Russell Birch

The Life of Robert Morris: The Great Financier is a biography written by William Russell Birch in 1841. The book details the life and accomplishments of Robert Morris, a prominent figure in American history who is often referred to as the ""Financier of the Revolution."" Morris played a significant role in financing the American Revolution, serving as the Superintendent of Finance for the Continental Congress from 1781 to 1784. The book covers Morris's early life, his rise to prominence in the world of finance, and his involvement in the American Revolution. It also delves into Morris's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. The author, William Russell Birch, was a well-known portrait painter and engraver who was also a close friend of Morris. As such, the book offers a unique perspective on Morris's life and accomplishments.Overall, The Life of Robert Morris: The Great Financier is a comprehensive and detailed biography that offers insight into one of the most important figures in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Revolution, the history of finance, or the life of Robert Morris.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.

Reproduced in its entirety with twenty color plates, this annotated edition of The Country Seats of the United States includes notes on the sites shown and a biographical essay situating Birch within his artistic and political world.