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About Harlow Giles Unger
See more books from this AuthorIn a biography awash in early American history, Unger celebrates the career of John Hancock, whose life was as large as his legendary signature. A successful merchant and accomplished politician, Hanc
Sep 18 2000 | Read Full Review of John Hancock: Merchant King a...The son of American icons John and Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams transcended his parentsâ high expectations, serving his country as a 15-year-old diplomat (as secretary to the American minister to Russia), U.S. president, and later, congressman.
Jun 11 2012 | Read Full Review of John Hancock: Merchant King a...Unger devotes substantial energy to Hancock's private life and habits (Hancock's fondness for almost regal accoutrements was controversial), but his marriage to Dorothy Quincy, as handled by Unger, remains frustratingly enigmatic.
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