President Reed of Pennsylvania: A Repy to Mr. George Bancroft and Others; February, A. D. 1867 (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
Sinopsis
Excerpt from President Reed of Pennsylvania: A Repy to Mr. George Bancroft and Others; February, A. D. 1867
In his honoured grave, I am called on to vindi cate his name. Instead of partisan misrepresentation (to use a mild word,) being allowed to die with the passions of a period of revolutionary excitement, it has been industriously kept alive, until at last, in the second and almost the third generation, the necessity of correct ing and repelling it has arisen. There is,'in this country, a class of men, happily not numerous, who take pleasure in disparaging the accredited patriots of the first revolution. They do so either from hereditary or personal animosity, or on a principle of paradox and contradiction. They have two words of detraction for each one of praise which filial pride, or any good motive prompts, and their de light is to rummage in forgotten libels. For them, the acrimonious pamphlets of past time, scraps of discredi table and hostile diaries and letters are cherished treas ures. They are a fund on which they draw freely. Sometimes they forge.
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.
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Reseña del editor
Excerpt from President Reed of Pennsylvania: A Repy to Mr. George Bancroft and Others; February, A. D. 1867
In his honoured grave, I am called on to vindi cate his name. Instead of partisan misrepresentation (to use a mild word,) being allowed to die with the passions of a period of revolutionary excitement, it has been industriously kept alive, until at last, in the second and almost the third generation, the necessity of correct ing and repelling it has arisen. There is,'in this country, a class of men, happily not numerous, who take pleasure in disparaging the accredited patriots of the first revolution. They do so either from hereditary or personal animosity, or on a principle of paradox and contradiction. They have two words of detraction for each one of praise which filial pride, or any good motive prompts, and their de light is to rummage in forgotten libels. For them, the acrimonious pamphlets of past time, scraps of discredi table and hostile diaries and letters are cherished treas ures. They are a fund on which they draw freely. Sometimes they forge.
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.
Reseña del editor
Excerpt from President Reed of Pennsylvania: A Repy to Mr. George Bancroft and Others; February, A. D. 1867
It will be apparent to every reader of the following pages that the historical materials they illustrate have not been recently collected. Most of them have been in my possession for many years, but for reasons which I have frankly stated, were not used. Indeed, but for Mr. Bancroft's late volume, which literally is the straw which broke the back of my endurance, they would not be used now. His book however, renders it necessary that I should break my silence. To those who think it would have been better had I not opened the whole subject of the attacks on Mr. Reed, but confined myself to Mr. Bancroft's share of them, I suggest that, dealing as I am with at least one unscrupulous adversary, it would be hazardous to leave for his use the testimony, such as it is, of past times, and thus subject myself to the necessity of a rejoinder. Though Mr. Bancroft, with the exception of a single and unaccredited quotation, is silent as to the Pamphlets of the last century, he knows all about them, and had I answered the Donop fiction alone, he would have brought them forward as his fresh reserve. I had no alternative but to discuss the whole subject, and I have endeavoured to exhaust it.
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.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título
Resultados de la búsqueda para President Reed of Pennsylvania: A Repy to Mr. George...
Imagen del vendedor
President Reed of Pennsylvania: A Repy to Mr. George Bancroft and Others
Impresión bajo demandaLibrería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This meticulously researched book sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history, the Revolutionary War, through the lens of a contentious controversy surrounding a key figure, General Joseph Reed. The author delves into primary sources, including letters and pamphlets, to illuminate Reed's character and actions, particularly the accusations of disloyalty leveled against him. The book explores the political and military context of these accusations, revealing the complex interplay between personal ambition, ideological differences, and the exigencies of war. Ultimately, it offers a fresh perspective on Reed's legacy and the challenges faced by those who fought for American independence. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331371434_0
Comprar nuevo
EUR 17,01
Gastos de envío gratis
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
President Reed of Pennsylvania
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331371434
Comprar nuevo
EUR 26,64
Gastos de envío gratis
Se envía dentro de Estados Unidos de America
Se envía dentro de Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
President Reed of Pennsylvania
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331371434
Comprar nuevo
EUR 25,81
Envío por EUR 3,84
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles