The Constitutional Convention: Its History, Powers, And Modes Of Proceeding (1867)

The Constitutional Convention: Its History, Powers, And Modes Of Proceeding is a book written by John Alexander Jameson in 1867. It provides a comprehensive account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which was held in Philadelphia to draft the United States Constitution. The book explores the history of the Convention, including the events that led up to it, the personalities involved, and the debates that took place during the proceedings. It also examines the powers of the Convention and the modes of proceeding that were used to create the Constitution. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various committees and their work, as well as the compromises that were necessary to reach a consensus. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Constitution and the process by which it was created. It is written in clear and concise language, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.