Thomas Hancock: Colonial Merchant

""Thomas Hancock: Colonial Merchant"" by Edward Edelman is a biography of Thomas Hancock, a prominent merchant in colonial America. The book explores Hancock's life and career, from his early years as a Boston shopkeeper to his rise as one of the wealthiest and most influential merchants in the colonies. Edelman delves into Hancock's business dealings, including his involvement in the slave trade and his role in the Boston Tea Party. The book also examines Hancock's personal life, including his marriage to Lydia Henchman and his relationship with his nephew John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, ""Thomas Hancock: Colonial Merchant"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a key figure in American history.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.