Letters Of Nathaniel Walker Appleton To His Classmate, Eliphalet Pearson, 1773-1784

von Nathaniel W. Appleton

48 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Letters of Nathaniel Walker Appleton to His Classmate, Eliphalet Pearson, 1773-1784"" is a collection of personal letters written by Nathaniel W. Appleton to his friend and fellow student Eliphalet Pearson. The letters cover a period of eleven years, beginning with their time at Harvard College in the 1770s and continuing through the American Revolution and the early years of the new nation.The letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a young man coming of age in colonial America. Appleton writes about his studies and his social life, as well as his thoughts on politics, religion, and the events of the day. He also shares personal details about his family and friends, including his romantic pursuits and his struggles with illness.Throughout the letters, Appleton reveals himself to be a thoughtful and intelligent young man with a keen interest in the world around him. His observations on the American Revolution and its aftermath are particularly insightful, as he offers a firsthand account of the challenges faced by the fledgling nation.Overall, ""Letters of Nathaniel Walker Appleton to His Classmate, Eliphalet Pearson, 1773-1784"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in colonial America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the people who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781432685256
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: William C. Lane