Bibliograph

John Adams, revolutionary writings 1775-1783, Gordon Wood, editor

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John Adams, revolutionary writings 1775-1783, Gordon Wood, editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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autobiography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

John Adams

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

708089426

Responsibility statement

Gordon Wood, editor

Series statement

The library of America, 214

Sub title

revolutionary writings 1775-1783

Summary

"Traces John Adams' career from his leading role in the debate over independence, [...] to his tireless efforts to establish the fledgling government of the United States and supply its army in the filed, to his crucial diplomatic service in Europe [...]. It includes his highly influential 1776 pamphlet Thoughts on Government, dozens of his characteristically frank and revealing personal letters, [...] extensive diary excerpts. "--Jacket

Table Of Contents

The Continental Congress, 1775-1777 -- Commissioner to France and framer of the Massachusetts constitution, 1778-1779 -- Peace negotiator with Britain and minister to the Netherlands, 1779-1783 -- Selections from the autobiography

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Revolutionary writings 1775-1783

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