Publisher's Synopsis
""The Early Days of Joel Barlow"" is a biography of the Connecticut-born writer, Joel Barlow, written by Theodore Albert Zunder. Barlow was a Yale graduate, editor, lawyer, and poet who lived from 1754 to 1812. He also served as a chaplain during the Revolutionary War. This book focuses on Barlow's early life and works, from his birth in Redding, Connecticut, to his time at Yale and his early career as a writer and editor. Zunder explores Barlow's poetry and other writings, as well as his involvement in the Revolutionary War and his work as a chaplain. The book provides an in-depth look at Barlow's life and accomplishments during a pivotal time in American history.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.