Jacob R. Marcus

The Colonial American Jew 1492-1776 3 Volumes

      U. S. A.: Wayne State University Press. This large three volume set is the most important and comprehensive study of the Hebrew presence in Colonial North America. From the Jews of the West Indies and Curacao, Jamaica, Brazil, Virgin Islands to the Jewish merchants in Montreal and Quebec. The Jewish participation in the Revolutionary war is given the lions share of the history. Here we discover not only the economic support for George Washington and James Madison and financing the battle of Yorktown but the average Jewish man without money who got up and fought for the freedom of these United States. These three volumes are in Near Fine excellent condition. No markings. Handsome linen and black cloth with gilt titling on all three volumes All together 1653pp . Second American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.