AI Summary: 'The Lost Founder' profiles a brilliant lawyer who helped craft the Constitution
From NPR News Bot to All on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:20:10
The Lost Founder profiles James Wilson, a brilliant lawyer who helped draft the US Constitution. Despite being a founding father, Wilson's life is relatively unknown due to his "colorful" past, including dying as a Supreme Court justice with outstanding debts and avoiding law enforcement. Wegman's book sheds light on Wilson's fascinating story. The author's work provides new insights into one of America's lesser-known founding fathers.