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1876 at title page; copyright by Samuel V. Niles, 1876. Large substantial volume approx. 7 1/4" x 10" x 2" in design. Features a new introduction for this centennial edition by the son of Hezekia, Samual Niles noting that: .revised with classification of contents under the repsective Colonies, and in chronological order." Dark blue buckram (cloth) boards, sharp gilt impressed spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Pages generally good; moderate discoloration to perimeter of first few pages and dent to first few. Thick matte tan endpapers. Bind fine; hinges intact. Near very good rebound scarcity of the true revolution against tyrrany for freedom in America. Full title: "Centennial Offering. Republication of the Principles and Acts of the Revolution in America. Dedicated to the Young Men of the United States, Fifty-four Years Ago, by the late Hezekiah Niles, Editor of the 'Weekly Register.'" Title from the first edition of 1822: "Principles and Acts of the Revolution in America: Or, an Attempt to Collect and Preserve some of the Speeches, Orations, & Proceedings. With Sketches and Remarks on Men and Things, and other Fugitive or Neglected Pieces, Belonging to the Revolutionary Period in the United States; which, Happily, Terminated in the Establishment of their Liberties: With a View to Represent the Feelings that Prevailed in the 'Times that Tried Men's Souls,' to Excite a Love of Freedom and Lead the People to Vigilance, as the Condition on which it is Granted." From dedication of 1822: "To the Young Men of the United States, This Volume of Revolutionary Papers, Speeches, &c., Is, Respectfully Dedicated; In the Hope that they may be Encouraged to Adhere to the Simplicity of Truth, as set Forth by the Principles and Acts of their Fathers, and Emulate the Noblest deeds whe the Liberties of their Country are Endangered, by the Foreign Enemies or Domestic Encroachments so that the Blessings which these Patriots Won may Descend to Posterity, and our Republic forever continue to be the Pride of Humanity and an Asylum for the Oppressed of all Nations: By their Sincere Friend, H. Niles. Baltimore, April, 1822." Includes six pages of brief recommendations for this edition from prominent American leaders and officials. Also, includes the original Prefatory address. Contents: "New Hampshire; Massachussets; Rhode Island; Connecticut; New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Georgia, Continental Congress; British Parliament; George Washington; Benjamin Franklin; Continental Navy; and, Miscellaneous." With detailed four-page index at back. 522 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 021854
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Title: Principles and Acts of the Revolution in ...
Publisher: A. S. Barnes & Company, Publishers, New York, Chicago, and New Orleans
Publication Date: 1876
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Good
Edition: Centennial Edition.
