Jane Calvert- Penman of The Founding. A Biography of John Dickinson

In PENMAN OF THE FOUNDING: A Biography of John Dickinson, historian Jane E. Calvert sheds light on the Founding Father that history forgot. In addition to his numerous contributions to the fight for American independence, Dickinson championed a number of important causes; including the abolition of slavery, the rights of women, and better conditions for the poor. Comprehensive, thoughtful, and sweeping in scope, PENMAN OF THE FOUNDING is a stunning tribute to an unsung hero of the American revolution. Jane E. Calvert received her PhD in history from the University of Chicago. She has taught at St. Mary's College of Maryland, the University of Kentucky, and Yale University and is currently director and chief editor of the John Dickinson Writings Project. Her work, which has been supported by leading research institutions as well as federal agencies, focuses on the intersection of theology and political theory in the Colonial and Founding Eras.