Gordon S. Wood present the first comprehensive selection of John Adams's vitally important writing for the general reader, three fully-annotated volumes charting his entire extraordinary career. This second of three volumes gathering the essential writings of one of the towering figures of the American Revolution traces John Adams's career from his leading role in the debate over independence (he was "our Colossus on the floor," remembered Thomas Jefferson), to his tireless efforts to establish the fledgling government of ...
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Gordon S. Wood present the first comprehensive selection of John Adams's vitally important writing for the general reader, three fully-annotated volumes charting his entire extraordinary career. This second of three volumes gathering the essential writings of one of the towering figures of the American Revolution traces John Adams's career from his leading role in the debate over independence (he was "our Colossus on the floor," remembered Thomas Jefferson), to his tireless efforts to establish the fledgling government of the United States and supply its army in the field, to his crucial diplomatic service in Europe, where he was hailed as "the George Washington of nego tiation." It includes his highly influential 1776 pamphlet Thoughts on Government , dozens of his characteristically frank and revealing personal letters--many to his "dearest friend" Abigail--extensive diary excerpts, and selected passages from his unfinished autobiography. Two companion Library of America volumes chart Adams's earlier and later career; a third presents the letters of Abigail Adams. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation's literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 5x1x8; Minor shelf wear to binding & edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1598530909. Library of America # 214; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 811 pages; 2011 Library of America # 214. HC/DJ 1st LOA edition and printing. Tightly bound and fresh in crisp edged and uniformly bright pictorial dust jacketFeels and appears unread. Superficial vertical pressure line to jacket front panel and trace shelf evidence to s[ine ends. F/NF....Thoughts on Government | 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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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 750 p. Library of America Adams Family Collection, 2. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 750 p. Library of America Adams Family Collection, 2. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
