Revolutionary Heroes And Other Historical Papers

Revolutionary Heroes and Other Historical Papers is a collection of essays and biographical sketches by James Parton, an American historian and biographer. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains essays on historical events, while the second part features biographies of notable figures from American history.The essays in the first part cover a range of topics, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the history of New England. Parton's writing style is engaging and accessible, and he provides readers with a wealth of historical detail while also offering his own insights and opinions.The second part of the book is devoted to biographical sketches of individuals who played important roles in American history. These include figures such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, as well as lesser-known individuals like Mary Lyon, the founder of Mount Holyoke College.Throughout the book, Parton emphasizes the heroic qualities of the individuals he writes about, and he celebrates their contributions to American history. He also highlights the challenges and obstacles they faced, and his writing is marked by a deep sense of admiration and respect for his subjects.Overall, Revolutionary Heroes and Other Historical Papers is a compelling and informative book that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the people and events that shaped American history.Mr. Adams relates an amusing story of his sleeping one night with Doctor Franklin, when they were on their way to hold their celebrated conference with Lord Howe on Staten Island. It was at Brunswick, in New Jersey, where the tavern was so crowded that two of the commissioners were put into one room, which was little larger than the bed, and which had no chimney and but one small window. The window was open when the two members went up to bed, which Mr. Adams seeing, and being afraid of the night air, shut it close.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.