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Excerpt from The Important Collection of Autograph Letters and Documents
A magnificent and eloquent letter of Thomas Jefferson (n o. 88) on the evils of Slavery, and in which he prophesies the Civil War as a leaf of our history not yet turned over, is well worth attention; as is a fine letter of the pioneer and Indian fighter, Daniel Boone (no. Benja min Franklin On his mission to England in 1762 (no. John C. Calhoun on the Annexation of Texas (no. A War Letter of Abraham Lincoln, 1861, in which he says he hates to reject any offer from what is called a Southern State (no. And many others of equally great intrin sic value, including the Governors of New York, the Mayors of New York City, manuscripts of Joseph Rodman Drake, Jas. K. Paulding, etc.
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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.
Titolo: The Important Collection of Autograph ...
Casa editrice: Forgotten Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2018
Legatura: PAP
Condizione: New
Da: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germania
Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Codice articolo 25995003/2
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores an important collection of autographs and documents from the American Revolutionary War. Highlighting letters and signatures from General George Washington and other key figures, it gives insightful commentary on the challenges and events that shaped the war. Going beyond the main participants in the war, the book delves into broader historical and literary contexts, with discussions on the notable involvement of poets, artists, and foreign dignitaries. The author provides thematic analysis on issues such as slavery and the themes of honor, sacrifice, and the role of chance in the war. It illuminates how the writings and ideas of these individuals mirror the period's ideals and vision of the future, shedding light on the complexities of the American Revolution. 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 9781331676898_0
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331676898
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