Donovan, Frank Robert

The author describes the forces that led to the writing of the Declaration of independence, tells why Jefferson was chosen to write the document, and compares the various drafts. He analyzes the contents and sources, gives sketches of the signers, and presents an account of the Declaration's reception in the country and the world.

Story of the building of the ships and the battles fought by them, including an account of "the famous battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on March 9, 1862"--Foreword.

Follows the three major phases of Franklin's life - the young man in colonial Boston; the patriot involved in the fight for independence; the statesman during the Constitutional struggles.

Story of the building of the ships and the battles fought by them, including an account of "the famous battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on March 9, 1862"--Foreword.

Story of the building of the ships and the battles fought by them, including an account of "the famous battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on March 9, 1862"--Foreword.

Follows the three major phases of Franklin's life - the young man in colonial Boston; the patriot involved in the fight for independence; the statesman during the Constitutional struggles.