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Signing Their Lives Away
The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence
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Ideal for students, history enthusiasts, political buffs, and fans of Hamilton, this book provides an accessible and enlightening exploration of the men behind the Declaration of Independence.
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See moreIn the summer of 1776, fifty-six men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independence—yet how many of them do we actually remember?
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An entertaining and essential collection of stories about the surprising and strange fates of the fifty-six Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence.
In the summer of 1776, a group of 56 men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independence—yet how many of them do we remember? Signing Their Lives Away introduces readers to the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, slaveholders, and scoundrels who signed this historic document—and the many strange fates that awaited them. To wit:
- The Signer Who Was Poisoned By His Nephew
- The Signer Who Was Killed In a Duel
- The Signer Who Went to Prison
- The Signer Who Was Lost at Sea
- The Signer Who Achieved Fame as a Brewer
Complete with portraits of every signatory, Signing Their Lives Away provides an entertaining and enlightening narrative for students, history buffs, politicos, and Hamilton fans alike.
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Featured in Reader's Digest's "Best of America" issue, 2009, the book has been praised for its insightful and entertaining approach. The Library Journal highlights how the authors strip away preconceived notions to illuminate both famous and lesser-known signers. The School Library Journal awarded it a starred review for its astonishing individual portraits, while McClatchy Newspapers noted the brisk, engaging narrative style.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781683691266
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quirk Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 365g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Denise Kiernanis a journalist, producer, and theNew York Timesbest-selling author of the narrative nonfiction books,The Last CastleandThe Girls of Atomic City.Joseph D'Agneseis a journalist, author and ghostwriter who has written for both adults and children. With his wife, Denise Kiernan, he has authored several books on U.S. history, includingSigning Their Lives Away,Signing Their Rights Away, andStuff Every American Should Know. They live in North Carolina.
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