Excerpt from Porcupine's Works, Vol. 4 of 12: Containing Various Writings and Selections, Exhibiting a Faithful Picture of the United States of America; Of Their Governments, Laws, Politics and Resources; Of the Characters of Their Presidents, Governors, Legislators, Magistrates and Military Men; And
IN the Spring of the year 1796, I took a house in Second Street, Philadelphia, for the purpose of carrying on the bookselling business, which I looked upon as being at once a means of getting money, and of propagating writings against the French. I went into my house in May, but the shop could not be gotten ready for some time; and, from one delay and another, I was prevented from Opening till the second week in July.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an autobiography that begins with the author's family history, his childhood in the English countryside, and his early employment. In his teenage years, he was drawn to a naval career and joined the British Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War. The book details the author's experiences during the war and his impressions of the conflict, providing a unique perspective on this pivotal historical event. The author's engaging writing style and vivid descriptions bring the era to life, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of the British sailors during this tumultuous time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330956526_0
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330956526
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330956526
Quantità: 15 disponibili