Papers of John Adams: Volumes 3 and 4 - May 1775 – August 1776

As the American colonies grew more restive, and a break with the mother country ceased to be unthinkable, John Adams was forced to spend less and less time with his beloved family. Although burdened by ever expanding responsibilities in the Second Continental Congress, he found time for an amazing amount of correspondence.

About the author

Gregg L. Lint is Series Editor for the Papers of John Adams of the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society.

Summary

Military affairs provide some of the most fascinating subjects, including accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill, assessments of high-ranking officers, and complaints about the behavior of riflemen sent from three states to aid the Massachusetts troops.

Product details

• Authors: John Adams
• Assisted by: Gregg L. Lint (Editor), Lint Gregg L. (Editor), Robert J. Taylor (Editor), Taylor Robert J. (Editor), Celeste Walker (Editor), Walker Celeste (Editor)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.1980
• EAN: 9780674654426
• ISBN: 978-0-674-65442-6
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 248 mm x 84 mm
• Weight: 2631 g
• Series: Adams Papers; Papers of John Adams; General Correspondence and Other Papers of the Adams Statesmen; Adams Papers; General Correspondence and Other Papers of the Adams Statesmen
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > History; USA, History, HISTORY / General, United States of America, USA