Spenser's Story of the Constitution - Softcover

Clark, Mr. Paul Sleman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692760997 ISBN 13: 9780692760994

Publisher: Ozymandias Press, 2016

Synopsis

The most important document in American history was drafted in 1787 at the State House in Philadelphia. Spenser, the building’s caretaker - a cat and close friend of Ben Franklin - was there to record how 55 delegates from 12 states struggled to write the Constitution.Spenser’s Story of the Constitution records the battles between small states and large states that nearly resulted in failure, and it describes the compromises both sides made to establish our nation.

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About the Author

After a career in journalism and communications, where he specialized in crisis communications, Paul is now writing and publishing [through Ozymandias Publishing Co.] children’s stories for Middle Grade readers (ages 8-12) interested in learning more about American history. Paul's first book--Spenser's Story of the Constitution--was published in August 2016. It tells the story of the writing of the Constitution through the journals of Spenser, a large and literate cat who was Caretaker of the State House in Philadelphia when the Constitution was drafted and signed in 1787. Among important Founders introduced by Spenser are Benjamin Franklin (a dear friend and neighbor of Spenser); George Washington, the president of the Constitutional Convention and the glue that held it together; and James Madison of Virginia who framed the Virginia Plan which later became the foundation of the Constitution. During the U. S. Constitution Bicentennial in 1987 Paul came to know and understand the Constitution through his position as Director of Federal, State and Local programs for the national commission created jointly by the White House and Congress to celebrate the document, and to expand knowledge of it to children across the country. His next book-Spenser's Story of Harriet Tubman--is due out early in 2017 and tells the story of Harriet Tubman and her courageous and dangerous work that freed more than 70 slaves through the Underground Railroad. For more information on Spenser and Paul, please visit his website at: www.ozymandiaspublishing.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ozymandias Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692760997
• ISBN 13: 9780692760994
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Driver Mr. Ray
• Number of pages: 126