1818 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics Government Speeches Law

WIRT, William

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Patrick Henry is one of the most famous early American founding fathers, most known for his declaration at the Virginia Convention of “Give me liberty, or, give me death!” William Wirt was Henry’s first biographer, and in 1805, began working on the very first life of Patrick Henry. Wirt included several transcripts of Henry’s speeches and was in direct correspondence with men who were closely tied to Henry. According to the DAB,

“[this] work was acquired largely from men who had known Henry and it was presented in a laudatory and ornate manner.”

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1818 Life of Patrick Henry Colonial Americana Politics Government Speeches Law

 

Patrick Henry is one of the most famous early American founding fathers, most known for his declaration at the Virginia Convention of “Give me liberty, or, give me death!” William Wirt was Henry’s first biographer, and in 1805, began working on the very first life of Patrick Henry. Wirt included several transcripts of Henry’s speeches and was in direct correspondence with men who were closely tied to Henry. According to the DAB,

“[this] work was acquired largely from men who had known Henry and it was presented in a laudatory and ornate manner.”

 

Item number: #15444

Price: $499

 

WIRT, William

 

Sketches of the life and character of Patrick Henry

 

Philadelphia: Published by James Webster, no. 10, S. Eighth Street. William Brown, printer, Prune Street., 1818.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • xv, [1], 427, [1], xii
    • Frontispiece
  • References: Howes W 586; Sabin 10882
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight & secure
  • Size: ~8.75in X 5.5in (22.5cm x 14cm)

 

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15444

Categories

Americana, American History

Law & Government

Authors

WIRT, William

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete