
audiobook
Transcriber’s Note
Signers of the Declaration
Foreword
Preface
Part One
Part Two
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Josiah Bartlett
Carter Braxton
This volume offers a richly illustrated tour of the sites and buildings tied to the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Drawing on meticulous surveys by a team of historians and archaeologists, it maps out everything from Independence Hall’s iconic chambers to the modest homes and hometowns of each signer. Photographs, floor plans, and concise histories let listeners picture the environments where the revolutionary ideas were debated and committed to paper, making the past feel immediate and tangible.
Written for the bicentennial era, the book opens with a reflective foreword that underscores the enduring relevance of those founding choices. It blends scholarly research with a clear, inviting narrative, encouraging both casual visitors and dedicated history buffs to explore America’s early landmarks. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the personal courage and ideals that shaped a new nation.
Full title
Signers of the Declaration Historic Places Commemorating the Signing of the Declaration of Independence Historic Places Commemorating the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (592K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2017-10-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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