Lives of the Signers of the Declaration

Originally published in 1848, our reprint provides a concise biographical sketch of each of the fifty-six Founders who signed the Declaration of Independence. Read the stories behind the signatures and explore the histories of American greats such as John Hancock, John Adams, Richard Henry Lee, and others, who risked their "lives, fortunes, and sacred honor" for the effort that gave birth to the most powerful nation on earth.

384 pages (paperback)