The Life of William Pepperell is a biography written by Usher Parsons in 1855. The book tells the story of William Pepperell, a prominent figure in colonial America who played a significant role in the French and Indian War. Pepperell was born in Maine in 1696 and went on to become a successful merchant, politician, and military leader. He was instrumental in the capture of the French fortress at Louisbourg in 1745, a key victory for the British during...