William Cooper's Town by Alan Taylor
Power and Persuasion on the Frontier of the Early American Republic
"William Cooper's Town" is a historical narrative that explores the life of William Cooper, a self-made man who became a judge and congressman in early America. The book delves into the economic, political, and social transformation of America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, using Cooper's life and the development of Cooperstown, New York as a microcosm. The author also analyzes the impact of Cooper's famous son, a novelist who portrayed the American frontier and its Native American inhabitants.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 542
- Original Language
- English
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