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Unabridged. |
| Description |
13 audio discs (approximately 14 hr., 30 min.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
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CD audio |
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Audiobook |
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| Note |
Compact discs. |
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"Includes a PDF of supplemental materials" -- Container. |
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Title from web page. |
| Performer |
Read by Jason Culp. |
| Summary |
Thomas Jefferson once asserted that "for depth of purpose, zeal, and sagacity, no man in Congress exceeded, if any equaled, Sam Adams." John Adams called him "the most elegant writer, the most sagacious politician, and celebrated patriot perhaps of all." But in spite of his celebrated status among America's founding fathers as a revolutionary leader, Samuel Adams' life and achievements have been largely overshadowed in the history books. Stacy Schiff brings her masterful skill as historian and storyteller to the life of Samuel Adams, examining his transformation from the listless, failing son of a wealthy family into the tireless, silver-tongued revolutionary who rallied the likes of John Hancock and John Adams behind him. Gripping and revelatory, this book is a long-overdue chapter in the history of the American Revolution. |
| Contents |
Truly a man of the Revolution -- A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door -- The great town of Boston -- The very honest Samuel Adams, clerk -- Nothing could have given greater disgust -- On the brink of the precipice -- Perhaps I am captious -- It is dangerous to be silent -- An exasperated people -- I shall stand alone -- A remarkable instance of order and justice among savages -- This important glorious crisis -- The best cause that virtuous men contend for. |
| Subject |
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803.
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United States. Declaration of Independence -- Signers -- Biography.
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Politicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Revolutionaries -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political.
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Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803. (OCoLC)fst00012627
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Declaration of Independence (United States) (OCoLC)fst01356069
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Politicians. (OCoLC)fst01069915
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Politics and government. (OCoLC)fst01919741
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Revolutionaries. (OCoLC)fst01096578
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783) (OCoLC)fst01351668
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| Chronological Term |
1775-1783
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| Genre/Form |
Audiobooks. (OCoLC)fst01726208
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Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Audiobooks.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Culp, Jason, narrator.
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| ISBN |
9781478993285 |
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1478993286 |
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9781668630174 (sound recording ; Blackstone Library CD) |
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1668630176 (sound recording ; Blackstone Library CD) |
| Standard No. |
9781478993285 |
| Music No. |
15045215 |
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