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Title: Signers of the Declaration
Historic Places Commemorating the Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Charlie Howard, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Signers of the Declaration" by Robert G. Ferris is a historical account written in the early 1970s. The work delves into the stories and backgrounds of the individuals who signed the Declaration of Independence, offering insights into their motivations and the significant risks they took in declaring independence from Great Britain. The book highlights the profound impact these figures had on the founding of the United States. The opening of this volume sets the stage by outlining the historical context of the Declaration of Independence, exploring the escalating tensions between the American colonies and British rule that culminated in the signing. It recounts how the Continental Congress convened amidst the growing unrest and how the decision to declare independence was fraught with political complexities. The text emphasizes the courage shown by the signers, who not only risked their lives and fortunes but also shaped the future of a new nation built on democratic principles. This initial section serves as a foundation for the subsequent in-depth biographical sketches of the signers, which promise to illuminate the diverse backgrounds and contributions of these pivotal figures in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Ferris, Robert G., 1921-2005

EBook No.: 55838

Published: Oct 28, 2017

Downloads: 203

Language: English

Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography

Subject: Historic buildings -- United States

Subject: United States. Declaration of Independence -- Signers -- Biography

LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Signers of the Declaration
Historic Places Commemorating the Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Charlie Howard, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Signers of the Declaration" by Robert G. Ferris is a historical account written in the early 1970s. The work delves into the stories and backgrounds of the individuals who signed the Declaration of Independence, offering insights into their motivations and the significant risks they took in declaring independence from Great Britain. The book highlights the profound impact these figures had on the founding of the United States. The opening of this volume sets the stage by outlining the historical context of the Declaration of Independence, exploring the escalating tensions between the American colonies and British rule that culminated in the signing. It recounts how the Continental Congress convened amidst the growing unrest and how the decision to declare independence was fraught with political complexities. The text emphasizes the courage shown by the signers, who not only risked their lives and fortunes but also shaped the future of a new nation built on democratic principles. This initial section serves as a foundation for the subsequent in-depth biographical sketches of the signers, which promise to illuminate the diverse backgrounds and contributions of these pivotal figures in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Ferris, Robert G., 1921-2005

EBook No.: 55838

Published: Oct 28, 2017

Downloads: 203

Language: English

Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography

Subject: Historic buildings -- United States

Subject: United States. Declaration of Independence -- Signers -- Biography

LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.