The Devious Dr. Franklin, Colonial Agent: Benjamin Franklin's Years in London [Hardcover]

David T. Morgan (Author)

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"Both the general reader and the scholar will profit from this lively account of these formative years in the public career of America's most celebrated colonist." -- Elizabeth Nybakken, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography

"David Morgan has prepared a thoroughly researched and interestingly written account of Franklin's years in London.... In addition to telling us much about the 'Devious Dr. Franklin,' Morgan's book sheds light on the coming of the American Revolution. Although Franklin did not cause it, he was involved in much of what did. Historians, Franklin enthusiasts, and other knowledgeable readers will not want to be without this important book." -- John B. Frantz, Pennsylvania State University

"Morgan's book deserves a careful reading. It is excellent in many ways, and it abounds with good judgement and valuable insights." -- Robert Middlekauff, Journal of American History --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

David T. Morgan is professor emeritus of history at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 273 pages
• Publisher: Mercer University Press (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865545251
• ISBN-13: 978-0865545250
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,172,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David T. Morgan was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on January 5, 1937. After attending the Fayetteville public schools he graduated from Baylor University (BA,1959), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MA, 1964 and Ph.D., 1968). As a career historian he spent 33 years in the college classroom at Patrick Henry College, Texas A&M University, and the University of Montevallo and was a visiting professor at Rhode Island College, Temple University Japan, and Beloit College. He is author and editor of numerous books and professional articles, and in 1998-1999 he served as national president of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society. Since his retirement from teaching in 1997, he has lived in Alabama with Judith, his wife of over 50 years, and his loyal-but-quirky dog Houdini. He has two grown children, Cindi Reeves and Brian Morgan, and two grandchildren, Matt Reeves and Riley Paige Morgan. Among his major interests are writing books and letters-to-the-editor, playing tennis, and cheering on the North Carolina Tar Heels during March Madness.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Chronicles Franklin's years as colonial agent in London, June 11, 1997

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This review is from: The Devious Dr. Franklin, Colonial Agent: Benjamin Franklin's Years in London (Hardcover)

In June of 1757 Benjamin Franklin embarked for London to serve as a agent for the Pennsylvania Assembly, returning to Philadelphia in 1762. In November of 1763 he returned to England, again as Assembly agent. Over the next few years he is appointed agent for the colonies of Georgia, New Jersey and Massachusetts, returning to the colonies in 1775. This book chronicles Franklin's years in London serving as colonial agent