Project Gutenberg 2012-07-11 Public domain in the USA. 197 Carlile, Richard 1790 1843 Philanthropos Carlisle, Richard Deist Life of Thomas Paine Written Purposely to Bind with His Writings Produced by David Widger "Life of Thomas Paine" by Richard Carlile is a biography written in the early 19th century that explores the life and contributions of the political thinker and pamphleteer Thomas Paine. This work serves as an essential accompaniment to Paine's writings, providing readers with insight into his principles, character, and the societal impacts of his ideas. The book delves into the historical context of Paine's life, particularly focusing on his involvement in the American Revolution and his advocacy for democratic principles. In this biography, Carlile presents a detailed account of Thomas Paine's journey from his early life in England to his significant role in American politics. It covers his career as a writer, highlighted by influential pamphlets like "Common Sense" and "The Crisis," both of which galvanized support for American independence. The text also discusses Paine's subsequent experiences in France during the Revolution, his philosophical inquiries, and his interactions with key figures of his time. Throughout, Carlile emphasizes Paine's commitment to reason and social reform, portraying him as a passionate advocate for human rights and a critic of both tyranny and religious dogma. The biography ultimately highlights Paine's enduring legacy in championing liberty and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 JC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 98780 2025-08-16T10:27:28.610644 text/html 75169 2024-10-23T09:34:11 text/html 99438 2025-08-16T10:27:32.498622 application/epub+zip 98932 2025-08-16T10:27:30.245632 application/epub+zip 98932 2025-08-16T10:27:29.183620 application/epub+zip 197796 2025-08-16T10:27:34.251632 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189836 2025-08-16T10:27:31.903642 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182302 2022-09-18T12:05:36.077845 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 86191 2025-08-16T10:27:28.367657 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86002 2024-11-27T14:09:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17081 2025-08-16T10:27:34.385609 application/rdf+xml 12769 2025-08-16T10:27:29.712632 image/jpeg 3436 2025-08-16T10:27:29.426633 image/jpeg 96558 2025-08-16T10:27:28.619646 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia