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PREFACE
PREFACE TO REVISED EDITION
PATRICK HENRY - CHAPTER I EARLY YEARS
CHAPTER II WAS HE ILLITERATE?
CHAPTER III BECOMES A LAWYER
CHAPTER IV A CELEBRATED CASE
CHAPTER V FIRST TRIUMPHS AT THE CAPITAL
CHAPTER VI CONSEQUENCES
CHAPTER VII STEADY WORK
A vivid portrait emerges of one of America’s most outspoken patriots, the fiery orator whose cry for liberty still echoes through history. Drawing on dozens of newly uncovered letters, diaries, and family recollections, this biography moves beyond the legends to reveal the man behind the speeches. The author weaves together political debate, courtroom drama, and personal anecdotes, giving listeners a clear sense of the energy that propelled the revolutionary cause.
The early chapters trace his humble beginnings, his rise through Virginia’s legal and political circles, and the moments that forged his reputation as a champion of freedom. Richly detailed yet easy to follow, the narrative captures his relationships with fellow founders, his passionate arguments in the Continental Congress, and the convictions that guided his public life. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the complexities of a figure who helped shape a nation, presented through meticulous scholarship and engaging storytelling.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (686K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-07-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1835–1900
A pioneering American historian and literary critic, he helped shape how early American writing and ideas were studied in universities. His books brought colonial and Revolutionary-era voices to life with unusual range and energy.
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