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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.
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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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Título: The Important Collection of Autograph ...
Editorial: Forgotten Books
Año de publicación: 2018
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Paperback. Condición: 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331676898_0
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