John Hancock: The Picturesque Patriot

John Hancock: The Picturesque Patriot

LibriVox · Audiobook · 22 episodes

This book sheds light on one of the greatest men in the American history, an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution, John Hancock. The author gives a thorough biography of Hancock from the uprising until his death covering the childhood, education, political & military career. - Summary by GoodReads

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Episodes

Preface

Episode 0 · 6:54
An Insurgent Town

Episode 1 · 14:26
Home and School

Episode 2 · 20:55
In Harvard College

Episode 3 · 25:49
Boston and Business

Episode 4 · 36:13
In London

Episode 5 · 28:15
Back to Boston

Episode 6 · 19:36
Growth of Hancock’s Patriotism

Episode 7 · 30:30
Entrance Upon Public Life

Episode 8 · 18:42
Taxed Tea

Episode 9 · 22:27
Provincial Congress

Episode 10 · 16:11
Lovers in Lexington

Episode 11 · 10:09
On The Road to Congress

Episode 12 · 13:11
In the Second Continental Congress

Episode 13 · 30:40
A Wedding

Episode 14 · 15:47
President of Congress Part 1

Episode 15 · 31:13
President of Congress Part 2

Episode 16 · 32:57
Expedition to Rhode Island

Episode 17 · 21:52
First Governor Under The Constitution

Episode 18 · 53:22
Treasurer of Harvard College

Episode 19 · 19:13
Last Years

Episode 20 · 25:29
An Estimate

Episode 21 · 23:23