John Witherspoon - David Walker Woods - Bog

""John Witherspoon"" by David Walker Woods is a biography of the Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and founding father, John Witherspoon. The book explores Witherspoon's life and legacy, from his upbringing in Scotland to his role as a prominent figure in the American Revolution and his tenure as the sixth president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). Woods delves into Witherspoon's political and religious beliefs, his influence on the Founding Fathers, and his contributions to the development of American higher education. The book also examines Witherspoon's views on slavery, religious freedom, and the role of government in society. Through extensive research and analysis, Woods provides a comprehensive portrait of this important historical figure and his impact on American history.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.