Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life and Writings of Thomas Paine"" is a biographical account of the life of Thomas Paine, a prominent political activist and writer during the American Revolution. Written by Daniel Edwin Wheeler and originally published in 1888, the book provides a comprehensive look at Paine's life, from his humble beginnings in England to his involvement in the American and French Revolutions.The book begins with an overview of Paine's early life, including his apprenticeship as a corset maker and his move to London, where he became involved in radical politics. It then covers his journey to America, where he played a key role in the Revolution by publishing influential pamphlets such as ""Common Sense"" and ""The American Crisis.""The book also delves into Paine's later years, including his time in France during the Revolution and his eventual return to America, where he faced criticism for his controversial views on religion and the French Revolution. Throughout the book, Wheeler provides detailed analysis of Paine's writings and their impact on the political and social climate of the time.Overall, ""Life and Writings of Thomas Paine"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of America's most influential political thinkers.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.
