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Jefferson's Second Father (Hardcover, New)
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Jefferson's Second Father (Hardcover, New)
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"He was my ancient master, my earliest and best friend; and to him
I am indebted for first impressions which have had the most
salutary influence on the course of my life." -Thomas Jefferson on
George Wythe, 1806.
This is the story of George Wythe, a man determined, steadfast and
courageous, described by Benjamin Rush as possessing "dove-like
simplicity and gentleness of manner." From his humble beginnings as
a circuit lawyer in Virginia, Wythe was a prominent opponent of
slavery and was instrumental in the creation of the constitution.
His distinguished career saw him appointed the first professor of
law in the United States.
Wythe witnessed most of the great events leading to America's
independence and formation as a nation and was a signatory to the
Declaration of Independence. And then, in 1806, Wythe was murdered.
This book tells the story of George Wythe's life, his amazing
legacy, his role as second father to the fathers of the nation and
offers a solution to the mystery of his bizarre and tragic death.
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