Biographical Memorials of James Oglethorpe Founder of the Colony of Georgia in North America eBook Thaddeus Mason Harris
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Biographical Memorials of James Oglethorpe Founder of the Colony of Georgia in North America eBook Thaddeus Mason Harris
It is exactly what the title promises: a biographical memorial of James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia. The book was written in the 1830's by Thaddeus Harris, a native of New Jersey, following several extended visits to Georgia. Harris discovered that there were no records of Oglethorpe, or even the early days of the colony, available in Georgia and he undertook the lengthy and arduous task of trying to discover what facts might be known either in America, in England or elsewhere in Europe. After the book was completed, it was published with the help of subscribers in Georgia. Indeed, following the publication of the book, the Legislature of Georgia (finally!) obtained copies of all available records from colonial trustees in London. I read the book on Kindle.- The writing is typical of the 1830's and not as snappy as it might be in a newer book, Furthermore, this book covers all of Oglethorpe's life from childhood in England, military service first under Marlborough then in the Austrian army under Prince Eugene; his remarkable work in the English parliament; then the service in Georgia, and, finally, his last years in England. All told, the years in Georgia are a small part of a life of almost one hundred years. The author emphases repeatedly that this is a biography of Oglethorpe, not a history of the time or the beginning of Georgia and that some people will find fault in that. As a biography it is a phenomenal work - considering that Harris operated before easy and quick communication - he researched many archives, he communicated with people in many different countries, he quotes extensively in his lengthy appendices. At the end of the book, I was left with a profound respect for him. - Oglethorpe was born in 1688 (maybe) the third son of an aristocratic family, attended Oxford briefly, distinguished himself in the service of Prince Eugene in the battle of Peterwardin and the siege of Belgrade, and retired reluctantly because "the profession of a soldier in time of peace affords but few opportunities of promotion, and none of distinction." Beginning in 1722, Oglethorpe served in parliament and distinguished himself in the reformation of the debtor's prison in Fleet Street. He "posses{ed] a vein of wit ...[and] was apt to introduce picquant illustrations and comparisons into his narratives.." and Oglethorpe is later described as somewhat short tempered and dangerous, when crossed. Always subjecting himself to the same unfavorable and harsh conditions as people he was working or serving with, he made the trip from England to America several times. Founding the colony of Georgia on land "generously" given by South Carolina, he served as a buffer between Spaniards in Florida/Cuba, French in Louisiana, and Indians to the West. Oglethorpe established cordial relations with the Creeks, fought off Spaniards, administered the colony for several years and served as vital propaganda machine for the new establishment. It is difficult to see how Georgia would have succeeded without Oglethorpe. "Having accomplished the great design of settling the Colony of Georgia, watching .. to cover its nascent feebleness, cherished its growth, defended it from invasion, vindicated its rights and advanced its welfare, Oglethorpe resigned the superintendence of government into other hands and retired to his country seat ... to rest under the shade of his own laurel." Not really resting, Oglethorpe continued his career in the legislature and became friends with several notable British intellectuals (Johnson, Goldsmith). Finally married in 1744, Oglethorpe had no children of his own.Product details
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It is exactly what the title promises a biographical memorial of James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia. The book was written in the 1830's by Thaddeus Harris, a native of New Jersey, following several extended visits to Georgia. Harris discovered that there were no records of Oglethorpe, or even the early days of the colony, available in Georgia and he undertook the lengthy and arduous task of trying to discover what facts might be known either in America, in England or elsewhere in Europe. After the book was completed, it was published with the help of subscribers in Georgia. Indeed, following the publication of the book, the Legislature of Georgia (finally!) obtained copies of all available records from colonial trustees in London. I read the book on .- The writing is typical of the 1830's and not as snappy as it might be in a newer book, Furthermore, this book covers all of Oglethorpe's life from childhood in England, military service first under Marlborough then in the Austrian army under Prince Eugene; his remarkable work in the English parliament; then the service in Georgia, and, finally, his last years in England. All told, the years in Georgia are a small part of a life of almost one hundred years. The author emphases repeatedly that this is a biography of Oglethorpe, not a history of the time or the beginning of Georgia and that some people will find fault in that. As a biography it is a phenomenal work - considering that Harris operated before easy and quick communication - he researched many archives, he communicated with people in many different countries, he quotes extensively in his lengthy appendices. At the end of the book, I was left with a profound respect for him. - Oglethorpe was born in 1688 (maybe) the third son of an aristocratic family, attended Oxford briefly, distinguished himself in the service of Prince Eugene in the battle of Peterwardin and the siege of Belgrade, and retired reluctantly because "the profession of a soldier in time of peace affords but few opportunities of promotion, and none of distinction." Beginning in 1722, Oglethorpe served in parliament and distinguished himself in the reformation of the debtor's prison in Fleet Street. He "posses{ed] a vein of wit ...[and] was apt to introduce picquant illustrations and comparisons into his narratives.." and Oglethorpe is later described as somewhat short tempered and dangerous, when crossed. Always subjecting himself to the same unfavorable and harsh conditions as people he was working or serving with, he made the trip from England to America several times. Founding the colony of Georgia on land "generously" given by South Carolina, he served as a buffer between Spaniards in Florida/Cuba, French in Louisiana, and Indians to the West. Oglethorpe established cordial relations with the Creeks, fought off Spaniards, administered the colony for several years and served as vital propaganda machine for the new establishment. It is difficult to see how Georgia would have succeeded without Oglethorpe. "Having accomplished the great design of settling the Colony of Georgia, watching .. to cover its nascent feebleness, cherished its growth, defended it from invasion, vindicated its rights and advanced its welfare, Oglethorpe resigned the superintendence of government into other hands and retired to his country seat ... to rest under the shade of his own laurel." Not really resting, Oglethorpe continued his career in the legislature and became friends with several notable British intellectuals (Johnson, Goldsmith). Finally married in 1744, Oglethorpe had no children of his own.
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