
John Adams
In His Own Words
Robert C. Baron(Author)
Fulcrum Inc.,US (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-55591-712-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Voice of a Founding FatherJohn Adams in His Own Words provides a rare, unvarnished look at the man who served as the second President of the United States. Through a carefully curated selection of letters, diary entries, and official documents, this collection allows John Adams to tell his own story. From his early days as a lawyer in Boston to his crucial role in the Continental Congress and his often-turbulent presidency, Adams's writing reveals a man of immense intellect, deep integrity, and startlingly modern anxieties.Beyond the politics, this volume captures the personal side of history, including the famous correspondence with his wife, Abigail, and his complicated friendship with Thomas Jefferson. Adams's prose is characterized by its honesty and wit, offering readers a front-row seat to the birth of a nation. Whether discussing the principles of liberty or the daily struggles of a young republic, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the complex character and enduring legacy of one of America's most vital leaders.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55591-712-8 (9781555917128)
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Bob Baron is the founder and chair of Fulcrum Publishing. In addition to his work at Fulcrum, he is the founder of the International League of Conservation Writers, the chair of the American Antiquitarian Society, president of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, a chair at Wild Foundation, vice chair of Massachusetts Audubon Society, and the director of the Thoreau Society. Bob has authored/coauthored 30 books including 20th Century: 100 Influential People, Hudson: Story of a River, and The Light Shines from the West.