Matthew Thornton Of New Hampshire: A Patriot Of The American Revolution (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104144982)

Matthew Thornton of New Hampshire: A Patriot of the American Revolution is a historical biography written by Charles Thornton Adams and originally published in 1903. The book tells the story of Matthew Thornton, a prominent figure in the American Revolution who signed the Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire.The biography begins with a brief overview of Thornton's early life and education, before delving into his political career. Adams describes Thornton's involvement in local and state politics, including his election to the Continental Congress and his role in drafting the New Hampshire state constitution.Throughout the book, Adams provides a detailed account of Thornton's contributions to the American Revolution, including his support for the Continental Army and his work as a physician treating wounded soldiers. The book also explores Thornton's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his later years and legacy.Overall, Matthew Thornton of New Hampshire: A Patriot of the American Revolution is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who played a significant role in the founding of the United States.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.

Author: Charles Thornton Adams
ISBN-10: 1104144980
ISBN-13: 9781104144982
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2009
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.14d