1857 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics Government Speeches Law
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1857 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: #19696
Price: $499
WIRT, William
Sketches of the life and character of Patrick Henry
New York: Derby & Jackson, 1857.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, [17]-468, [4]
Includes engraved frontispiece and title page
References: Howes W 586; Sabin 104882; Larned 1363
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13.5cm)
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19696
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: #19696
Price: $499
WIRT, William
Sketches of the life and character of Patrick Henry
New York: Derby & Jackson, 1857.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, [17]-468, [4]
Includes engraved frontispiece and title page
References: Howes W 586; Sabin 104882; Larned 1363
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13.5cm)
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!
19696
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1857 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics Government Speeches Law
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