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"In this richly illustrated biography, the author follows in the footsteps of Richard Brunton, a British grenadier who fought in the American Revolution before deserting in 1779. A trained engraver and diesinker, his primitive but charming works include some of the earliest pre-printed family registers in America. Despite his many talents and efforts, he was never able to make an honest living from his craft. Instead, he spent years living on the fringes of society, forging and counterfeiting cu
- Author
- Deborah M. Child
- Publisher
- Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780880823265
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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