John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783

John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783 / Gordon Wood, editor.

Author/creator	Adams, John, 1735-1826
Other author/creator	Wood, Gordon S.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : Library of America, ©2011.
Description	xxi, 811 pages ; 21 cm.
Subject(s)	Adams, John, 1735-1826--Diaries. Adams, John, 1735-1826--Correspondence. United States--History --Revolution, 1775-1783 --Sources. United States--Politics and government --1775-1783. Massachusetts--Politics and government --1775-1783.

Portion of title	Revolutionary writings 1775-1783
Series	The library of America ; 214 Library of America ; 214. ^A515081
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.
Abstract	"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.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2010930473
ISBN	9781598530902
ISBN	1598530909

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E302 .A2652 2011	✔ Available	Place Hold