The first complete biography of Cadwallader Colden (1688-1776); the longest-serving Lieutenant Governor of New York and a brilliant intellectual; multifaceted colonial Renaissance man; and consummate royalist. This is the first complete biography of Cadwallader Colden (1688-1776); one of the most accomplished intellectual and political figures in the American colonies before the Revolution. As the longest-serving Lieutenant Governor of New York he was intimately involved in the tumultuous political life of the times. His History of the Five Indian Nations (1727) was the first English history of the Iroquois and a popular book both in the colonies and in Europe. Colden was also a trained physician. Though he never practiced; he significantly improved the public health of the colony. Furthermore; he was an internationally recognized botanist; the author of the first scientific paper published in the colonies; and an accomplished cartographer who published the first map in the colony of New York.A prolific letter writer; Colden corresponded with many of the major intellectuals of his day; including Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Johnson. In addition; he wrote extensively on a wide range of topics; including philosophy; history; the natural sciences; and mathematics. Why has this distinguished individual fallen into obscurity? As an ardent royalist he was the most vilified of the colonial leaders and was even burned in effigy. This well-researched and long-overdue biography tells the fascinating story of this multifaceted colonial Renaissance man.
#794453 in Books 2015-05-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .90 x 6.10l; .0 #File Name: 1612518451256 pages
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Like being in his living room while the "old man" reminiscesBy W. James D. EastonSecond of a planned trilogy describing the author's career in submarines. Rather informally written and not always "politically correct." The intended audience appears to be fellow submariners since much of what is mentioned is described only "by name;" and will not be familiar to a general audience.Well worth reading by anyone contemplating a career as a submariner. Describes difficult and potentially career or life ending situations that the author handled or endured with good luck; intelligence; hard work; stamina; good reactions; and sensitivity. Proud to have had him in "my" Navy. Lost a star only because of the limited audience.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This book was almost too much to believe. Of ...By tghThis book was almost too much to believe. Of the three submarines that the author was stationed on and choose to write about; I was also assigned to the first two submarines. I followed his tours with about a 3-5 years delay. Our experiences were over 50 years ago so reading his story jogs the memory of the history of these submarines. The stories are accurate and interesting to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Since then we have collaborated and shared great adventures.By Jim KyserSo interesting to see a professional review of my days on the U. S. S.Greenfish where I worked in the enginrooms while The author provided direction from the control room.Since then we have collaborated and shared great adventures.
