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Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Paperback – February 1, 1995

by Benson J. Lossing (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 409 ratings
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Most people know the importance of the Declaration of Independence, but few know much about its signers. This reprint of an 1848 original provides a brief biography on each of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration. Learn the virtues of these venerated Americans who helped create the most stable and enviable nation in the world.
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    English
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    WallBuilder Press
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    February 1, 1995
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    7 - 9
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0925279455
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0925279453
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David Barton is the founder of WallBuilders, an organization dedicated to presenting America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional heritage. David is author of numerous best-selling works and a national award-winning historian who brings a fresh perspective to history.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WallBuilder Press; First Edition (February 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0925279455
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0925279453
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book full of great information on the beliefs of the signers. They describe it as an excellent, concise read with well-written essays. Readers also mention the book is interesting for serious history buffs and edifying.

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44 customers mention "Information content"43 positive1 negative

Customers find the book full of great information on the beliefs of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. They say it's enlightening, a good reference book, and provides a highly detailed understanding of the breach between Britain and the new nation. Readers also mention the book is fascinating and valuable source material for students of American history.

"...It even gives enough detail to give you and idea of how they and their families suffered during the Revolution...." Read more

"...It is factual and concise, yet reads like a fascinating novel...." Read more

"...Great book to remind a reader of the huge risks taken by the Founders.Read the book and passed my copy on to like minded patriots." Read more

"I was very impressed with the information provided in this book...." Read more

39 customers mention "Readability"33 positive6 negative

Customers find the book to be a good, excellent, and concise read. They appreciate the well-written essays and narratives on each of the signers. Readers also appreciate the beautiful language and short mini bios on the signers.

"Excellent read if you are a lover of American history. Each synopsis covers enough of each person to give you an idea of who and what these men were...." Read more

"Great little book. Mini-biographies of all the signers of the Declaration." Read more

"...Written in the 1800s, the language is beautiful and written in the literary style that is so sadly lacking in today's writings...." Read more

"...A good read and hoping to expand on some of the individual signers" Read more

29 customers mention "History content"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the history content interesting, edifying, and enlightening. They say it serves as a good primary or reminder for anyone interested in the founding fathers. Readers also mention the book is full of true dramatic stories of what our signers suffered during the American Revolution.

"...The appendix was as interesting as the biographies, if not more so...." Read more

"...is a reprint of the book published in 1848 -- this is meant to be edifying stories to promote character development for youths or new..." Read more

"...It is full of true dramatic stories of what our Signers suffered during the American Revolution and how they lost their homes, their fortunes, their..." Read more

"...I would recommend this work to anyone seeking an excellent historical reference of The American Forefathers who sacrificed both their very lives and..." Read more

9 customers mention "Era"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good look into the lives of the signers. They say the founders were men of honor and character. Readers also appreciate the wonderful portraits of these noble statesmen. In addition, they mention the book gives brief biographical sketches of all 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence.

"...of all the Signers of the Declaration of Independence and shows their personal sacrifices, even some losing their lives for the cause of Liberty...." Read more

"...I like the photos of the gentleman as well; makes the stories so much more personal." Read more

"...It gives brief biographical sketches of all 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence.it then goes into the story of how the declaration,..." Read more

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Tommie C Sisco
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for the neophyte American history lover.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016
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Excellent read if you are a lover of American history. Each synopsis covers enough of each person to give you an idea of who and what these men were. It even gives enough detail to give you and idea of how they and their families suffered during the Revolution. It is somewhat of a difficult read because it's written in the style of the 19th century. However, to me, that was even better because it came from a period much closer to our founding. After the biographies were ended the book contained excellent information about the Declaration of Independence in the appendix. The appendix was as interesting as the biographies, if not more so. The appendix covers all the reasons our forefathers perceived as slights against the colonies. I only wish I had read this when I was in high school.
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Terri Thiessen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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Wanted a book for my grandchildren to learn more about America's founding fathers. I want them to grow up learning about our country and to honor those who sacrificed so we can be free today
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mike fitsko
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Great little book. Mini-biographies of all the signers of the Declaration.
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M. Heiss
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2011
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This is a reprint of the book published in 1848 -- this is meant to be edifying stories to promote character development for youths or new immigrants.

Includes:

the text of the Declaration,
the context of the times, including giving proofs of the accusations made in the Declaration,
the text of the Stamp Act,
the text of the Articles of Confederation,
the text of the US Constitution.

The book becomes repetitive, especially in the notes sections and in the descriptions of these men's early years. It is best for looking up a few of the men at a time, rather than reading straight through. The understated descriptions of the hardships some of these men suffered was interesting and made me want to read more of their biographies.

If you intend this book for younger audiences, do also consider the book by Dennis Fradin called "The Signers."
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John R. Davidson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading for True American History
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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This book used to be taught in the public schools until the late 1920s when it disappeared out of the Public School curriculum. It shares the biographies of all the Signers of the Declaration of Independence and shows their personal sacrifices, even some losing their lives for the cause of Liberty. This is a very different, non-politically correct, but true book of the real American History, not the Media rewrites you hear today. This should be required reading for every child in the United States. It is full of true dramatic stories of what our Signers suffered during the American Revolution and how they lost their homes, their fortunes, their families and even themselves. GREAT READ!!
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Philip Lyon
3.0 out of 5 stars Useful and interesting, but not complete
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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The book is old [1848] and new scholarship has increased our understanding of several that are only reported rather thinly here.

The footnotes of both the biographies, the declaration and the constitution are far more interesting, some may find the legal notes regarding the constitution as it was interpreted then to be of far more interest [such as congress having sole power regarding naturalization] than the nominal biographies that leave so much more to be desired.

I'd argue the book is a place to begin for those starting on a quest about our founders, than being a compendium of answers.
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Abigail Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular; clear and concise; beautiful literary work
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2013
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This book contains a brief bio of the lives of the signers of the Declaration of Independence; also included are some of the Founding Documents. It is factual and concise, yet reads like a fascinating novel. Written in the 1800s, the language is beautiful and written in the literary style that is so sadly lacking in today's writings. I recommend this book to every American, young and old, and so gather the family around and read a chapter aloud every evening. Happy reading!
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William Rauwerdink
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2013
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I would recommend starting with the section, toward the rear of the book, that discusses the history of the declaration. Then skip the "Stamp Act" to get an overview of the detailed and likely to be annoying aspects of that Act. Then read to short bios of each signer. For me, that would have made the bios even more dramatic.

Great book to remind a reader of the huge risks taken by the Founders.

Read the book and passed my copy on to like minded patriots.
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