Visionary road to the capital : the little known story of John Harris, Jr. / David Biser.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Biser, David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

Pennsylvania.

Harris, John, 1726-1791.

Harris, John.

Pennsylvania--Capital and capitol.

Harrisburg (Pa.)--History.

Harrisburg (Pa.).

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xiv, 108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Grantham, Pennsylvania : Orison Publishers, Inc. 2023.

Summary:

"John Harris Jr. was a true visionary in eighteenth-century Pennsylvania-during a time in history when taking a risk meant putting your life on the line. He proudly took bold steps in supporting monumental changes that now define history. His legacy is strong in Pennsylvania, but his story has never been told, until now. Visionary Road to the Capital sheds light on Harris' journey-filled with both tragedies and triumphs-during life on the frontier. While his name doesn't stand out amongst other influencers during that era, like Washington or Jefferson, Harris' life is woven into the fabric of America's birth. He funded and supported the cause for freedom and took brave measures to secure the land that would eventually become Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg."--Amazon.

Contents:

A Family Tree

The Stage Set By John Harris Sr.

From Child To Young Adult

The Early Years

The French and Indian War

Years of Pain and Progress

The American Revolution

Nation Building

John Harris Jr. and Servitude

His Legacy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781960007308

1960007300

OCLC:

1420457800