Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence (Illustrated)

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A historical masterpiece that should be required reading for everyone!" One of the most important books in American History illustrated with 80 rare, historical photos! Updated with a bibliography, notes, and index. Discover why the Declaration of Independence was created and who were the bold and courageous men that risked their lives, family, and fortunes for the glory of American independence. John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, are among the fifty-six men who shaped America in this biography of their lives, achievements, and trials and tribulations that drove them to change history forever. A must-read book about United States history and the men who risked their lives to make America free! Important and compelling history of America! Table of Contents:PrefaceIntroduction - Summary of Events Which Led to the Declaration of IndependenceThe Massachusetts DelegationJohn HancockSamuel AdamsJohn AdamsRobert Treat PaineElbridge GerryThe New Hampshire DelegationJosiah BartlettWilliam WhippleMatthew ThorntonThe Rhode Island DelegationStephen HopkinsWilliam ElleryThe Connecticut DelegationRoger ShermanSamuel HuntingtonWilliam WilliamsOliver WolcottThe New York DelegationWilliam FloydPhilip LivingstonFrancis LewisLewis MorrisHenry MisnerThe New Jersey DelegationRichard StocktonJohn WitherspoonFrancis HopkinsonJohn HartAbraham ClarkThe Pennsylvania DelegationRobert MorrisBenjamin RushBenjamin FranklinJohn MortonGeorge ClymerJames SmithGeorge TaylorJames WilsonGeorge RossThe Delaware DelegationCaesar RodneyGeorge ReadThomas McKeanThe Maryland DelegationSamuel ChaseWilliam PacaThomas StoneCharles CarrollThe Virginia DelegationGeorge WytheRichard Henry LeeThomas JeffersonBenjamin HarrisonThomas Nelson, Jr.Francis Lightfoot LeeCarter BraxtonThe North Carolina DelegationWilliam HooperJoseph HewesJohn PennThe South Carolina DelegationEdward RutledgeThomas HeywardThomas Lynch, Jr.Arthur MiddletonThe Georgia DelegationButton GwinnettLyman HallGeorge WaltonNOTESBIOGRAPHYINDEX