9781331387428 - Life and Correspondence of George Read (Classic Reprint): A Signer of the Declaration of Independence; With Notices of Some of His Contemporaries: A ... Some of His... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of George Read, a prominent lawyer and politician who played a key role in the American Revolution. The author, his grandson, provides a detailed account of Readââ â¢s life, from his childhood in Maryland and education in Pennsylvania to his eventual rise as Attorney-General of Delaware and his service as a delegate to the Continental Congress. The book also includes letters from Readââ â¢s contemporaries, such as John Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas McKean, offering valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time. Readers will discover how Readââ â¢s career and life were shaped by the momentous events of the era, from the debates over taxation to the struggle for independence. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of colonial society and the ideals that fueled the fight for American liberty. 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.