Biographical Sketches of the Graduates of Yale College

In this fascinating work of historical scholarship, author Franklin Bowditch Dexter provides detailed biographies of the graduates of Yale College between 1701 and 1745. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including personal letters and diaries, Dexter brings to life the extraordinary men who would go on to play important roles in the American Revolution and other key events in our nation's history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the early history of our country.
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