
audiobook
by L. Carroll (Levi Carroll) Judson
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A BIOGRAPHY OF THE SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, AND OF WASHINGTON AND PATRICK HENRY.
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PREFACE.
Declaration of Independence,
BIOGRAPHY.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
JOHN HANCOCK.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
ROGER SHERMAN.
This compact work brings the lives of the men who drafted the Declaration of Independence, as well as the stories of George Washington and Patrick Henry, into clear focus. The author follows each figure from ordinary beginnings through the decisive moments that forged a new nation, highlighting the personal virtues and civic convictions that guided their public service. Interwoven with vivid anecdotes, the narrative remains straightforward, avoiding ornate language while still capturing the urgency of the revolutionary era.
Beyond the biographies, the volume includes an appendix that reproduces the Constitution and several other foundational documents, offering listeners a convenient reference to the texts that still shape American law. Written with the intention of being affordable and approachable, the book invites readers of any background to reflect on the character and choices of the founding generation, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the principles that continue to underpin the Republic.
Full 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 With an appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and other documents
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1070K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Hulse, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A 19th-century American writer and lawyer, he is best remembered for lively biographical and historical works about the Revolution and the founders of the United States. His books bring together character sketches, patriotic storytelling, and a strong interest in public life.
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