Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence

An entertaining and essential collection of stories about the surprising and strange fates of the fifty-six Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence. Now in paperback with a brand-new cover, the wildly successful Signing Their Lives Away tells the untold stories of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In the summer of 1776, a group of 56 men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independence—yet how many of them do we remember? Signing Their Lives Away introduces readers to the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, slaveholders, and scoundrels who signed this historic document—and the many strange fates that awaited them. To wit: • The Signer Who Was Poisoned By His Nephew • The Signer Who Was Killed In a Duel • The Signer Who Went to Prison • The Signer Who Was Lost at Sea • The Signer Who Achieved Fame as a Brewer Complete with portraits of every signatory, Signing Their Lives Away provides an entertaining and enlightening narrative for students, history buffs, politicos, and Hamilton fans alike.

"A finding aid for persons seeking information on, or descent from, any of the Signers of the Declaration"--Preface

The fifty-six signers of America's Declaration of Independence risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to found a new country. In this classic work, Benson J. Lossing describes the lives of each of the founding fathers, their greatest achievements, and what impelled them to take such an incredible risk. While some are well known to us – Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock – much of the pleasure in this book comes from reading about the lesser-known signers, and about the many challenges they faced throughout their lives in the young United States. Appendices contain Thomas Jefferson's original version of the Declaration, an analysis of its grievances, the subsequent Articles of Confederation and US Constitution, and the offending Stamp Act. This ebook edition includes an active table of contents, reflowable text, and 50 period engravings of the faces and signatures of the signers.

"Exerpted from The pioneer mothers of America, originally published in 1912"--Verso t.p.

One of the most important books in American History! Who were the bold and courageous men that risked their lives for the glory of American independence? Which one was killed in an old fashioned dual? Who was the signer poisoned to death? This book is filled with historical gems, such as: -Why and how the Declaration of Independence was written -Biographies of fifty-six signers including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Samuel Adams -Why did they risk their lives, families, and possessions for the sake of independence? -Who was the signer nicknamed the ’Father of American Medicine? -Why was there an impeachment trial for a signer and what was his response? Who were the two signer’s that died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence -General George Washington before he was President Who was the signer who used Peruvian bark to treat distemper, and cider to cure patients? Discover which signer narrowly escaped death by a tomahawk and another who stood next to a man who was dead . . .and still another famous man who conducted a crazy experiment to see if his own mother would recognize him while he lodged in her home! Bonus - 80 rare, historical photos! “Compelling history that should be required reading for everyone!” Table of Contents: Preface Introduction - Summary of Events Which Led to the Declaration of Independence The Massachusetts Delegation John Hancock Samuel Adams John Adams Robert Treat Paine Elbridge Gerry The New Hampshire Delegation Josiah Bartlett William Whipple Matthew Thornton The Rhode Island Delegation Stephen Hopkins William Ellery The Connecticut Delegation Roger Sherman Samuel Huntington William Williams Oliver Wolcott The New York Delegation William Floyd Philip Livingston Francis Lewis Lewis Morris Henry Misner The New Jersey Delegation Richard Stockton John Witherspoon Francis Hopkinson John Hart Abraham Clark The Pennsylvania Delegation Robert Morris Benjamin Rush Benjamin Franklin John Morton George Clymer James Smith George Taylor James Wilson George Ross The Delaware Delegation Caesar Rodney George Read Thomas McKean The Maryland Delegation Samuel Chase William Paca Thomas Stone Charles Carroll The Virginia Delegation George Wythe Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Harrison Thomas Nelson, Jr. Francis Lightfoot Lee Carter Braxton The North Carolina Delegation William Hooper Joseph Hewes John Penn The South Carolina Delegation Edward Rutledge Thomas Heyward Thomas Lynch, Jr. Arthur Middleton The Georgia Delegation Button Gwinnett Lyman Hall George Walton NOTES BIOGRAPHY INDEX Available in eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover Add Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence to library today! declaration of independence, declaration of independence signers, william williams, benjamin franklin, samuel adams, colonial america, colonial williamsburg, james smith, new england, walter isaacson, revolutionary war, john adams, united states history, colonial history, the signers, american history, history of america, john hancock, signers of the declaration, lives of the signers, american government, thirteen colonies, thomas lynch, benjamin harrison, richard stockton, colonia life, robert morris, roger sherman, william paca, colonial virginia history, declaration of independence and constitution