The Life And Correspondence Of Rufus King V1 - Rufus King - Bog

""The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King V1"" is a comprehensive collection of the letters, documents, speeches, and other writings of Rufus King, a prominent American statesman who lived from 1755 to 1827. This first volume covers the period from 1755 to 1794, during which King played a key role in the American Revolution and the early years of the United States government.The book includes King's private and official letters, providing insight into his personal life as well as his political and diplomatic activities. It also features a selection of King's public documents and speeches, including his famous speech in favor of the Constitution at the Massachusetts ratifying convention in 1788.The editor of the volume, King's grandson, provides extensive annotations and commentary to help readers understand the historical context and significance of King's writings. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States during its formative years, as well as the life and career of one of its most important founding fathers.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.