Francis Dana: A Puritan Diplomat At The Court Of Catherine The Great - Paperback

by W. P. Cresson (Author)

The book ""Francis Dana: A Puritan Diplomat At The Court Of Catherine The Great"" by W. P. Cresson is a biography of Francis Dana, an American diplomat who served as the United States' first envoy to the Russian Empire during the late 18th century. The book provides a detailed account of Dana's life, including his upbringing in Massachusetts, his education at Harvard, and his early legal and political career. It also delves into his diplomatic mission to Russia, where he served as a representative of the newly-formed United States government and worked closely with Catherine the Great. The book explores the challenges and successes that Dana faced during his time in Russia, including his efforts to secure trade agreements and establish diplomatic relations with the Russian court. Additionally, the book examines the broader historical and political context of Dana's life and work, including the American Revolution and the emergence of the United States as a global power. Overall, ""Francis Dana: A Puritan Diplomat At The Court Of Catherine The Great"" offers a fascinating and informative look at the life of one of America's early diplomats and sheds light on an important period in the history of American foreign relations.Biography Of Francis Dana, American Lawyer, Jurist, And Statesman From Massachusetts Who Served As A Delegate To The Continental Congress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.