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08:37:14
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Catalog date:
2025-01-09
Read by:
Robert Morel
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Robert Morel
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MaryAnn
Proof Listener:
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John Hancock: The Picturesque Patriot

Lorenzo Sears (1838 - 1916)

This book sheds light on one of the greatest men in the American history, an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution, John Hancock. The author gives a thorough biography of Handcock from the uprising until his death covering the childhood, education, political & military career.
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Genre(s): History, Political Science

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Robert Morel
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Play 01 An Insurgent Town Robert Morel
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Play 02 Home and School Robert Morel
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Play 03 In Harvard College Robert Morel
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Play 04 Boston and Business Robert Morel
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Play 05 In London Robert Morel
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Play 06 Back to Boston Robert Morel
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Play 07 Growth of Hancock’s Patriotism Robert Morel
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Play 08 Entrance Upon Public Life Robert Morel
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Play 09 Taxed Tea Robert Morel
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Play 10 Provincial Congress Robert Morel
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Play 11 Lovers in Lexington Robert Morel
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Play 12 On The Road to Congress Robert Morel
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Play 13 In the Second Continental Congress Robert Morel
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Play 14 A Wedding Robert Morel
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Play 15 President of Congress Part 1 Robert Morel
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Play 16 President of Congress Part 2 Robert Morel
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Play 17 Expedition to Rhode Island Robert Morel
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Play 18 First Governor Under The Constitution Robert Morel
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Play 19 Treasurer of Harvard College Robert Morel
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Play 20 Last Years Robert Morel
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Play 21 An Estimate 00:23:23