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John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783

Title: John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783 / Gordon Wood, editor.
Author: Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Publication: New York : Library of America, c2011.

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Additional Authors

Wood, Gordon S.

Description

xxi, 811 p.; 21 cm.

Summary

"Traces John Adams' career from his leading role in the debate over independence, [...] to his tireless efforts to establish the fledgling government of the United States and supply its army in the filed, to his crucial diplomatic service in Europe [...]. It includes his highly influential 1776 pamphlet Thoughts on Government, dozens of his characteristically frank and revealing personal letters, [...] extensive diary excerpts. "--Jacket.

Series Statement

The library of America ; 214

Uniform Title

Library of America ; 214.

Alternative Title

Revolutionary writings 1775-1783

Subjects

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

The Continental Congress, 1775-1777 -- Commissioner to France and framer of the Massachusetts constitution, 1778-1779 -- Peace negotiator with Britain and minister to the Netherlands, 1779-1783 -- Selections from the autobiography.

Call Number

*R-RMRR PS221 .A4

ISBN

9781598530902
1598530909

LCCN

2010930473

OCLC

708089426

Author

Adams, John, 1735-1826.

Title

John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783 / Gordon Wood, editor.

Imprint

New York : Library of America, c2011.

Series

The library of America ; 214

Library of America ; 214.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Added Author

Wood, Gordon S.

Research Call Number

*R-RMRR PS221 .A4

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