Cadwallader Colden: A Representative Eighteenth Century Official (1906)

Cadwallader Colden: A Representative Eighteenth Century Official is a book written by Alice Mapelsden Keys and published in 1906. The book is a biography of Cadwallader Colden, an important figure in eighteenth century American politics and government. Colden was a Scottish immigrant who settled in New York and became heavily involved in colonial politics. He served as lieutenant governor of New York, as well as surveyor general and acting governor. The book provides a detailed account of Colden's life and career, including his role in the French and Indian War and his efforts to promote scientific inquiry and education in the colonies. It also explores Colden's relationships with other key figures of the time, including Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Overall, Cadwallader Colden: A Representative Eighteenth Century Official offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of an influential colonial official and provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of eighteenth century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.