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OverviewNoah Webster's name is now synonymous with the dictionary he created, but although there is much more to his story than that singular achievement, his rightful place in American history has been forgotten over time. Webster hobnobbed with various Founding Fathers and was a young confidant of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, among others. He started New York City's first daily newspaper, predating Alexander Hamilton's New York Post. His blue-backed speller for schoolchildren, his first literary effort, sold millions of copies and influenced early copyright law. He helped found Amherst College and served as a state representative for both Connecticut and Massachusetts. But perhaps most important, Webster was an ardent supporter of a unified, definitively American culture, distinct from the British, at a time when the United States of America were anything but unified--and his dictionary of American English is a testament to that. In The Forgotten Founding Father, Joshua Kendall, gives us a look into the life of Webster. The result is a treat for word lovers and history buffs alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joshua Kendall , Arthur MoreyPublisher: Books on Tape Imprint: Books on Tape ISBN: 9780307912923ISBN 10: 0307912922 Publication Date: 19 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Downloadable audio file Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |