The Mystery of the Pinckney Draught by Charles C. Nott

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Author Nott, Charles C., 1827-1916
LoC No. 08033815
Title The Mystery of the Pinckney Draught
Note Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Mystery of the Pinckney Draught" by Charles C. Nott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the enigmatic contribution of Charles Pinckney, a lesser-known figure in the creation of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on his draught presented at the Constitutional Convention. It delves into the controversies surrounding the authenticity of the draught and its influence on the final Constitution, raising questions about authorship and credit in the founding documents of the United States. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the central topic by recounting the historical context of Pinckney's draught, which he presented during the Convention but received little acknowledgment from contemporary observers. Nott discusses how the original records were sealed upon the Convention's conclusion, leading to a mysterious absence of the draught for decades. Eventually, intrigue surrounding the document emerges when John Quincy Adams seeks it nearly thirty years later. The initial chapters examine documents from the time and outline the key players, including James Madison, whose views and criticisms of Pinckney's work provide a nuanced perspective on the value and legacy of the draught in the broader historical narrative of American governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject Constitutional history -- United States
Subject Pinckney, Charles, 1757-1824
Category Text
EBook-No. 40904
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 1, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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