1865 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics Government Speeches Law
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1865 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics Government Speeches Law
Patrick Henry is one of the most famous early American founding fathers, most known for his declaration at the Virginia Convention of “Give me liberty, or, give me death!” William Wirt was Henrys first biographer, and in 1805, began working on the very first life of Patrick Henry. Wirt included several transcripts of Henrys speeches and was in direct correspondence with men who were closely tied to Henry. According to the DAB,
“[this] work was acquired largely from men who had known Henry and it was presented in a laudatory and ornate manner.”
Item number: #17234
Price: $399
WIRT, William
Sketches of the life and character of Patrick Henry
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1865.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, [19]-468 (i.e. 464)
References: Howes W 586; Sabin 10882
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Red cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)
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Patrick Henry is one of the most famous early American founding fathers, most known for his declaration at the Virginia Convention of “Give me liberty, or, give me death!” William Wirt was Henrys first biographer, and in 1805, began working on the very first life of Patrick Henry. Wirt included several transcripts of Henrys speeches and was in direct correspondence with men who were closely tied to Henry. According to the DAB,
“[this] work was acquired largely from men who had known Henry and it was presented in a laudatory and ornate manner.”
Item number: #17234
Price: $399
WIRT, William
Sketches of the life and character of Patrick Henry
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1865.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, [19]-468 (i.e. 464)
References: Howes W 586; Sabin 10882
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Red cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
17234
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1865 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics Government Speeches Law
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