About the book
George Croghan — land speculator, Indian trader, and prominent Indian agent — was a man of fascinating, if dubious, character whose career epitomized the history of the West before the Revolution. This study is based on Croghan’s long-lost personal papers that were found by the author in an old Philadelphia attic.
Originally published in 1959.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of George Croghan
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807807590
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807838396
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807838389
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469600581
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890842077
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890842060
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George Croghan — land speculator, Indian trader, and prominent Indian agent — was a man of fascinating, if dubious, character whose career epitomized the history of the West before the Revolution. This study is based on Croghan’s long-lost personal papers that were found by the author in an old Philadelphia attic.
Originally published in 1959.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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What is George Croghan about?
George Croghan — land speculator, Indian trader, and prominent Indian agent — was a man of fascinating, if dubious, character whose career epitomized the history of the West before the Revolution. This study is based on Croghan’s long-lost personal papers that were found by the author in an old Philadelphia attic.
Originally published in 1959.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in George Croghan?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of George Croghan?
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How long is George Croghan and how many pages does it have?
George Croghan has 344 page(s)
Is George Croghan part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book George Croghan?
Nicholas B. Wainwright
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
George Croghan is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807807590) and paperback(ISBN 9780807838396) and ebook(ISBN 9780807838389) and ebook(ISBN 9781469600581) and ebook(ISBN 9798890842077) and pdf(ISBN 9798890842060)
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