Life and Correspondence of George Read: A Signer of the Declaration of Independence; With Notices of Some of His Contemporaries (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Thompson Read

9780331684773: Life and Correspondence of George Read: A Signer of the Declaration of Independence; With Notices of Some of His Contemporaries (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331684772 ISBN 13: 9780331684773

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A close look at a Declaration signer’s world, through his letters, life, and times.

This volume illuminates George Read, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, by sharing his correspondence and notes from contemporaries. The material blends public duty with personal detail, offering a clear window into Revolutionary-era Delaware and Read’s role in shaping its fate.

In these pages, you’ll see how Read balanced state affairs, wartime challenges, and family life. The book gathers letters, official communications, and biographical context to reveal the man behind the public name, along with reflections on the era’s politics, diplomacy, and daily needs. Portraits and memorabilia add a human dimension to the historical record, illustrating the connections between Read and other leaders of his time.

Personal letters and official dispatches that shed light on Read’s priorities and challenges
Insight into Delaware’s wartime experience and Read’s public duties
Narratives about contemporaries and the broader network around the signer
Notes on portraits and the provenance of visual records

Ideal for readers of American history, biographical works about the signers, and those curious about the early United States and its leaders.

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