Disaster on the Sandusky: The Life of Colonel William Crawford Thompson Robert N
In this first-ever biography, historian Robert Thompson tells the dramatic story of the life and death of William Crawford, a legendary figure from the violent world of the American colonial frontier,…
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In this first-ever biography, historian Robert Thompson tells the dramatic story of the life and death of William Crawford, a legendary figure from the violent world of the American colonial frontier, and a man recognized as a martyr by many Americans. Writing what has been described as a "compelling narrative," the author shines light on a man who was once a legendary figure in American folklore and history.A pioneer farmer, surveyor, and soldier, Crawford was also an ambitious opportunist who befriended young eighteen-year-old surveyor George Washington, thereby initiating a relationship that would last for over thirty years. The two men eventually became business associates, with Crawford hoping to reap wealth through Washington's land speculation schemes in the Ohio Country.Crawford would also serve under Washington as a soldier, taking part in some of the momentous
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