Life of Rufus Putnam (Classic Reprint): With Extracts From His Journal, and an Account of the First Settlement in Ohio - Softcover

Mary Cone

 
9781331345114: Life of Rufus Putnam (Classic Reprint): With Extracts From His Journal, and an Account of the First Settlement in Ohio

Synopsis

A vivid portrait of Rufus Putnam, a frontier leader who helped found Marietta and shape early Ohio.

This biography presents the life of a steady, practical leader whose work helped turn a new territory into a growing community. It covers his role in founding institutions, guiding public projects, and shaping education and religion in the Northwest.

  • His key role in founding Marietta and guiding the Northwest settlement movement
  • Public service, including the office of surveyor-general and his influence on local governance
  • Foundations in education and religion, from the Muskingum academy to Ohio University and Sabbath schools
  • Character traits such as sound judgment, perseverance, integrity, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
Ideal for readers of American frontier history and those interested in how early settlers built lasting institutions in a expanding nation.

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