Title: John Adams : revolutionary writings 1775-1783 /
Authors: Adams, John, 1735-1826.; Wood, Gordon S.
Publisher: Library of America,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Adams, John, Diaries.; Adams, John, Correspondence.; United States History Sources.; United States Politics and government; Massachusetts Politics and government
Abstract: "Traces John Adams' career from his leading role in the debate over independence, [...] to his tireless efforts to establish the fledgling government of the United States and supply its army in the filed, to his crucial diplomatic service in Europe [...]. It includes his highly influential 1776 pamphlet Thoughts on Government, dozens of his characteristically frank and revealing personal letters, [...] extensive diary excerpts. "--Jacket.
Contents: The Continental Congress, 1775-1777 -- Commissioner to France and framer of the Massachusetts constitution, 1778-1779 -- Peace negotiator with Britain and minister to the Netherlands, 1779-1783 -- Selections from the autobiography.