William Franklin: Son of a Patriot, Servant of a King
- ISBN-10
- 0195057457
- ISBN-13
- 9780195057454
- Category
- American loyalists
- Pages
- 358
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press on Demand
- Author
- Sheila L. Skemp
Description
Describes his allegiance to both King and country--a stance that split him and his famous father, his military career, exile to London, and more
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