Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence
By Charles Augustus Goodrich
Length17h 59m
About this audiobook
In 'Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence,' Charles Augustus Goodrich provides a meticulously crafted biographical account of the fifty-six men who risked everything to assert America's independence. With a narrative style that melds accessible prose and rich historical detail, Goodrich illuminates the diverse backgrounds, motivations, and contributions of these significant figures. Set against the backdrop of a nascent nation grappling with its identity, the book serves as both a reverent homage and a scholarly examination of the ideals that fueled the American Revolution, illuminating the characters and conflicts that shaped this pivotal moment in history. Goodrich, a prominent 19th-century American writer and historian, was deeply invested in the ideals of liberty and patriotism. Growing up during a time of burgeoning national identity, his own experiences and the historical legacy of the Revolutionary War profoundly influenced his perspective. Having previously authored works on history and morality, Goodrich's thoroughness and reverence for America's founding fathers emerge vividly in this work, inviting readers to explore the lives that contributed to the birth of a nation. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, offering a blend of biographical scholarship and engaging storytelling that brings to life the extraordinary figures of the Revolutionary War. Goodrich's 'Lives of the Signers' not only preserves their legacies but also inspires contemporary readers to reflect on the values of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring struggle for freedom.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length17 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
26John Hart
2Introduction Summary of Events Which Led to the Declahatios of Independence (pt. 1)
27Abraham Clark
3Introduction Summary of Events Which Led to the Declahatios of Independence (pt. 2)
28Robert Morris
4John Hancock
29Benjamin Rush
5Samuel Adams
30Benjamin Franklin
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6John Adams
31John Morton
7Robert Treat Paine
32Geoge Clymer
8Elbridge Gerry
33James Smith
9Josiah Bartlett
34George Taylor
10William Whipple
35James Wilson
11Matthew Thornton
36George Ross
12Stephen Hopkins
37Caesar Rodney
13William Ellery
38George Read
14Roger Sherman
39Thomas M'kean
15Samuel Huntington
40Samuel Chase
16William Williams
41William Paca
17Oliver Wolcott
42Thomas Stone
18William Floyd
43Charles Carroll
19Philip Livingston
44George Wythe
20Francis Lewis
45Richard Henry Lee
21Lewis Morris
46Thomas Jefferson
22Henry Misner
47Benjamin Harrison
23Richard Stockton
48Thomas Nelson, Jun
24John Witherspoon
49Francis Lightfoot Lee
25Francis Hopkinson
50Carter Braxton
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