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Highlights
- James Edward Oglethorpe turned his back on Oxford University, his family's Jacobite schemes, and a career as courtier to a prince to settle as an English country squire.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.4" x 5.4" Paperback
- 192 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Historical
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Book Synopsis
James Edward Oglethorpe turned his back on Oxford University, his family's Jacobite schemes, and a career as courtier to a prince to settle as an English country squire. But history was not to let him stay unnoticed. As a member of Parliament in the eighteenth century, Oglethorpe fought for debtors? rights and prison reform, and when he gained them, volunteered to found a new colony in America. Under his direction, settlements were established, strong bonds were formed with the Creek Indians, and the colony of Georgia flourished. He guided it during its formative years and protected it during war with Spain. That alone should have assured Oglethorpe of his place in history...but as he learned, politics and fortune are fickle. In this captivating biography, Joyce Blackburn details the career and life of this gallant gentleman, hero, visionary, and patriot.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Turner
Format: Paperback
Author: Joyce Blackburn
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2004
TCIN: 88265663
UPC: 9781577363323
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-6654
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 5.4 inches width x 8.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds
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