A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and of Washington and Patrick Henry : With an appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and other documents

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Judson, L. Carroll (Levi Carroll)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence" by L. Carroll Judson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides comprehensive biographical sketches of the individuals who signed the Declaration of Independence, along with notable figures such as George Washington and Patrick Henry. The book's overarching theme revolves around the lives, contributions, and philosophies of these foundational figures in American history, aiming to inspire future generations through their examples of patriotism and sacrifice. The opening of this volume introduces the author's intent to preserve and present the stories of the signers of the Declaration of Independence in a format accessible to a broad audience. It establishes a context that highlights the importance of understanding the sacrifices and principles that guided these men during America's quest for independence. The preface emphasizes the relevance of this history for fostering a sense of duty and patriotism in contemporary readers, particularly the youth. Through concise portraits that outline the characters and ideologies of these revolutionary figures, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of their collective impact on the formation of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson

John Hancock

Benjamin Franklin

Roger Sherman

Edward Rutledge

Thomas M'Kean

Philip Livingston

George Wythe

Abraham Clark

Francis Lewis

Richard Stockton

Samuel Adams

Dr. Benjamin Rush

Oliver Wolcott

George Read

Thomas Heyward

Robert Morris

John Witherspoon

Thomas Lynch, Jr.

Matthew Thornton

William Floyd

William Whipple

Francis Hopkinson, Esq.

Josiah Bartlett

Arthur Middleton

James Wilson

Charles Carroll, of Carrollton

William Williams

Samuel Huntington

George Walton

George Clymer

Carter Braxton

John Morton

Richard Henry Lee

Stephen Hopkins

Robert Treat Paine

George Taylor

Francis Lightfoot Lee

Thomas Stone

Lewis Morris

John Hart

Button Gwinnett

William Ellery

Lyman Hall

John Penn

Elbridge Gerry

William Paca

George Ross

Benjamin Harrison

Cæsar Rodney

Samuel Chase

William Hooper

Thomas Nelson

James Smith

Joseph Hewes

John Adams

George Washington

Patrick Henry

Appendix: Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, setting forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms. Articles of Confederation. Constitution of the United States. Amendments to the Constitution. The Declaration of Independence as originally written by Thomas Jefferson.

Credits:

Produced by Richard Hulse, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-03-20