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Nathaniel Scudder, a well-educated Presbyterian physician, was an idealistic early advocate of the rebellion. Like many of his fellow graduates of the College of New Jersey (later Princeton University) he believed in the Calvinist vision of a pious republic. His wife, Isabella Anderson Scudder, a wealthy heiress and granddaughter of a royal governor, reluctantly accepted her husband's radical political inclinations while fearing the tragic consequences that might result. After a brilliant career as a physician and elder of the Presbyterian Church, he was elected to represent New Jersey in the Continental Congress, where he became one of the signatories of the Articles of Confederation. He eventually grew so frustrated by the blatant corruption he experienced that he abandoned politics and helped form an extra-legal vigilante organization, the Retaliators. Nathaniel's inner journey to the abandonment of his congressional mandate in favor of participation in violent retaliation was driven by his friendship and admiration for David Forman, the main architect of the retribution strategy. On October 16, 1781, Nathaniel Scudder became the only person who served in the Continental Congress to die in action in the War of American Independence. In a skirmish between Retaliators and Loyalists, he was struck by a bullet meant for David Forman.

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Calvin's Crusaders in the Wars That Made America is a riveting account of the political and intellectual influence of the Presbyterians who founded Princeton University and shaped the destiny of the nation during the colonial period. The Scudder family, along with countless other real historical figures, bring to life the principles that motivated these proponents of Calvinism. This vast canvas deals with the nobility of spirit that shaped a nation struggling with antithetical forces. --Helena Kane Finn, Main Representative, IFBPW, United Nations, New York A historical deep dive into the American Revolution. What immediately sets this historic novel apart is the impressive and detailed research that the author has aggregated into this sweeping epic journey of a New Jersey family caught up in the turmoil our nation's first civil war. Anyone who loves history will appreciate the skill and craft that has gone into putting these heretofore unknown people and events into compelling historic context. --William S. Scudder, Communications Chair, The Scudder Association Foundation

Calvin's Crusaders in the Wars That Made America is a riveting account of the political and intellectual influence of the Presbyterians who founded Princeton University and shaped the destiny of the nation during the colonial period. The Scudder family, along with countless other real historical figures, bring to life the principles that motivated these proponents of Calvinism. This vast canvas deals with the nobility of spirit that shaped a nation struggling with antithetical forces. --Helena Kane Finn, Main Representative, IFBPW, United Nations, New York A historical deep dive into the American Revolution. What immediately sets this historic novel apart is the impressive and detailed research that the author has aggregated into this sweeping epic journey of a New Jersey family caught up in the turmoil our nation's first civil war. Anyone who loves history will appreciate the skill and craft that has gone into putting these heretofore unknown people and events into compelling historic context. --William S. Scudder, Communications Chair, The Scudder Association Foundation

"""Calvin's Crusaders in the Wars That Made America is a riveting account of the political and intellectual influence of the Presbyterians who founded Princeton University and shaped the destiny of the nation during the colonial period. The Scudder family, along with countless other real historical figures, bring to life the principles that motivated these proponents of Calvinism. This vast canvas deals with the nobility of spirit that shaped a nation struggling with antithetical forces."" --Helena Kane Finn, Main Representative, IFBPW, United Nations, New York ""A historical deep dive into the American Revolution. What immediately sets this historic novel apart is the impressive and detailed research that the author has aggregated into this sweeping epic journey of a New Jersey family caught up in the turmoil our nation's first civil war. Anyone who loves history will appreciate the skill and craft that has gone into putting these heretofore unknown people and events into compelling historic context."" --William S. Scudder, Communications Chair, The Scudder Association Foundation"

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David T. Fisher is an author, lecturer, and information management consultant. Born in New York City, he lives and works in Wiesbaden, Germany, with his wife, Étel Rauhof-Fisher. Fisher has published several books and many articles on a wide variety of topics ranging from history and politics to software development and labor relations. His community service activities focus on the promotion of the European-American Partnership through the organization of internships in Europe for Princeton undergraduates.

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