Jesse Wegman's 'The Lost Founder' Profiles Architect of U.S. Constitution
Jesse Wegman's book, "'The Lost Founder'," examines the life of James Wilson, a largely forgotten figure among the United States' founding fathers. Wilson was a brilliant lawyer credited with helping to craft the Constitution. The book details his colorful life, which concluded with his death as a Supreme Court justice while evading both the law and creditors.
Jesse Wegman's book, "'The Lost Founder'," offers a profile of James Wilson, a figure described as a largely forgotten founding father.
Wilson was a brilliant lawyer who played a role in the creation of the United States Constitution. The narrative presented in Wegman's book covers Wilson's life, characterized as colorful, and highlights his eventual position as a Supreme Court justice.
The book further recounts that Wilson died while he was on the run from legal authorities and creditors. (Source: NPR News)
