1818 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics
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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 Henry’s first biographer, and in 1805, began working on the very first life of Patrick Henry. Wirt included a number of transcripts of Henry 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: #5687
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WIRT, William
Sketches of the life and character of Patrick Henry
Philadelphia: : Published by James Webster, no. 10, S. Eighth Street. William Brown, printer, Prune Street., 1818.
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Collation: Complete with all pages
xv, 427, xii, [2]
References: Howes W 586; Sabin 10882
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 13.5cm)
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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 Henry’s first biographer, and in 1805, began working on the very first life of Patrick Henry. Wirt included a number of transcripts of Henry 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: #5687
Price: $350
WIRT, William
Sketches of the life and character of Patrick Henry
Philadelphia: : Published by James Webster, no. 10, S. Eighth Street. William Brown, printer, Prune Street., 1818.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xv, 427, xii, [2]
References: Howes W 586; Sabin 10882
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm 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!
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