David Franks: Colonial Merchant

by Mark Abbott Stern

Book Overview

David Franks, a colonial businessman in Philadelphia, was one of the most important figures in American Jewish history in the eighteenth century. This extensively researched biography illuminates not only Franks's personal dealings, but also his business life. Franks was involved with Indian trade, ship design and building, manufacturing, international trade, land speculation, westward exploration, and military provisioning. This volume follows...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271030984
• ISBN13: 9780271030982
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"