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| Author | Judson, L. Carroll (Levi Carroll) |
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| LoC No. | 05037657 |
| Title |
A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and of Washington and Patrick Henry With an appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and other documents |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Declaration of Independence -- Thomas Jefferson -- John Hancock -- Benjamin Franklin -- Roger Sherman -- Edward Rutledge -- Thomas M’Kean -- Philip Livingston -- George Wythe -- Abraham Clark -- Francis Lewis -- Richard Stockton -- Samuel Adams -- Dr. Benjamin Rush -- Oliver Wolcott -- George Read -- Thomas Heyward -- Robert Morris -- John Witherspoon -- Thomas Lynch, Jr. -- Matthew Thornton -- William Floyd -- William Whipple -- Francis Hopkinson, Esq. -- Josiah Bartlett -- Arthur Middleton -- James Wilson -- Charles Carroll, of Carrollton -- William Williams -- Samuel Huntington -- George Walton -- George Clymer -- Carter Braxton -- John Morton -- Richard Henry Lee -- Stephen Hopkins -- Robert Treat Paine -- George Taylor -- Francis Lightfoot Lee -- Thomas Stone -- Lewis Morris -- John Hart -- Button Gwinnett -- William Ellery -- Lyman Hall -- John Penn -- Elbridge Gerry -- William Paca -- George Ross -- Benjamin Harrison -- Cæsar Rodney -- Samuel Chase -- William Hooper -- Thomas Nelson -- James Smith -- Joseph Hewes -- John Adams -- George Washington -- Patrick Henry -- Appendix: Washington’s Farewell Address to the People of the United States. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, setting forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms. Articles of Confederation. Constitution of the United States. Amendments to the Constitution. The Declaration of Independence as originally written by Thomas Jefferson. |
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| Summary | "A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence" by L. Carroll Judson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides comprehensive biographical sketches of the individuals who signed the Declaration of Independence, along with notable figures such as George Washington and Patrick Henry. The book's overarching theme revolves around the lives, contributions, and philosophies of these foundational figures in American history, aiming to inspire future generations through their examples of patriotism and sacrifice. The opening of this volume introduces the author's intent to preserve and present the stories of the signers of the Declaration of Independence in a format accessible to a broad audience. It establishes a context that highlights the importance of understanding the sacrifices and principles that guided these men during America's quest for independence. The preface emphasizes the relevance of this history for fostering a sense of duty and patriotism in contemporary readers, particularly the youth. Through concise portraits that outline the characters and ideologies of these revolutionary figures, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of their collective impact on the formation of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | Washington, George, 1732-1799 |
| Subject | Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 |
| Subject | United States. Declaration of Independence -- Signers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54394 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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