Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence #980596

A classic biographical account of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence.

In 1776, fifty-six men placed their names beneath a document that changed the course of history. By signing the Declaration of Independence, they pledged not only their political judgment, but also their reputations, fortunes, safety, and lives.

Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence by Rev. Charles A. Goodrich brings together the stories of the men behind America’s founding act. Organized by state delegation, this historical collection presents the lives, public service, sacrifices, and character of the signers who helped give birth to the United States.

Readers will encounter famous names such as John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, and Charles Carroll, alongside many lesser-known patriots whose contributions were essential to the cause of independence.

Originally published in 1834, Goodrich’s work preserves the dignified tone and patriotic spirit of early American historical biography. It is both a record of individual lives and a tribute to the courage required to stand publicly for liberty at a moment when the outcome was far from certain.

This edition is ideal for readers interested in American history, the Founding Fathers, the Revolutionary War era, colonial America, and the personal stories behind the Declaration of Independence.