Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence: The Writing and Editing of the Document That Marked the Birth of the United States of America

Munves, James

ISBN 10: 0684146576 / ISBN 13: 9780684146577

Published by U.S.A.: Encore Editions, 1978

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HARDBACK BOOK AND DUST JACKET IN NEAR FINE CONDITION.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence: The Writing and Editing of the Document That Marked the Birth of the United States of America
• Publisher: U.S.A.: Encore Editions
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0684146576
• ISBN 13: 9780684146577
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Reconstructs seventeen days in the life of Thomas Jefferson during which the Declaration of Independence was written and edited. Includes reproductions of original manuscripts showing revisions and deletions.

About the Author

James Munves, was born in New York, graduated from Brown University, served in the Third Army during WWII, and has authored The Kent State Cover-Up (with Joseph Kelner). A Short Illustrated History of the United States, and a novel Andes Rising. He has contributed to The New Yorkerand other periodicals. He now lives in Prince Edward Island, Canada.