Nathaniel Goddard: A Boston Merchant, 1767-1853 (1906) - Paperbackby Henry Goddard Pickering (Author) Nathaniel Goddard: A Boston Merchant, 1767 1853 is a biographical work written by Henry Goddard Pickering and published in 1906. The book tells the story of Nathaniel Goddard, a successful merchant from Boston who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Through extensive research and personal accounts, Pickering paints a vivid portrait of Goddard's life, from his early days as a young apprentice to his