The Life of Timothy Pickering V1 is a biographical account of the American statesman Timothy Pickering, written by his great-grandson Octavius Pickering. The book chronicles Pickering's life from his birth in 1745 to his death in 1829, and explores his many contributions to American politics and society. Pickering served as a soldier in the American Revolution, was a member of the Continental Congress, and held several high-ranking positions in the federal government, including Secretary of State under President John Adams. The book provides a detailed look at Pickering's personal and professional life, including his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Through extensive research and analysis, Octavius Pickering offers readers a comprehensive understanding of Timothy Pickering's life and legacy, and sheds light on the political and social landscape of early America.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.