Constitution of the USA & Selected Writings: and Selected Writings of the Founding Fathers (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) - Hardcover

Various Authors

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1435139305 ISBN 13: 9781435139305

Publisher: Barnes & Noble, 2012

Synopsis

This leatherbound collection of classic works traces the founding of America, from the birth of the nation in the late 1760s to the creation of a more perfect union at the end of the early 1800s. It celebrates the pursuit of life, liberty and justice and the freedoms that define America through notable documents as well as significant pieces, writings and speeches by famous figures and the founding fathers commenting on historic events. This volume includes the full texts of On Civil War by Benjamin Franklin, Common Sense by Thomas Paine, The Declaration of Independence and many more. A beautiful addition to any home library, the bonded-leather edition also features a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive stained edging and decorative endpapers.

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Review:

"excellent...valuable and judicious"
-Jill Lepore, "The New Yorker "

"Excellent . . . valuable and judicious." -Jill Lepore, The New Yorker

About the Author:

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826)[2] was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

About this edition

• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1435139305
• ISBN 13: 9781435139305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 840