John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783 / Gordon Wood, editor.
| Author/creator | Adams, John |
| Other author | Wood, Gordon S. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Library of America, ©2011. |
| Description | xxi, 811 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| 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 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E302 .A2652 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |