Project Gutenberg 2005-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 188 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 A Book of Autographs From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches" Produced by David Widger and Al Haines. "A Book of Autographs" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a historical collection of letters written by notable figures, particularly soldiers and statesmen from the American Revolution, during the late 19th century. This work encapsulates the sentiments and experiences of key personalities from a pivotal moment in American history, providing readers with a glimpse into their thoughts and emotions conveyed through personal correspondence. In this collection, Hawthorne presents a series of letters primarily addressed to General Palmer, revealing the personalities and intricacies of prominent Revolutionary figures such as John Adams, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Samuel Adams. Each letter offers insights into the political climate and personal attitudes during the Revolution. The author carefully analyzes the distinct styles and nuances of the correspondence, illustrating how the handwriting and imperfections capture the essence of the writers. Through these documents, readers can perceive the tension, camaraderie, and patriotism that defined the period, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the individuals who shaped the early narratives of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Anecdotes PS Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature 65077 2025-06-04T09:02:02.354401 text/html 60160 2021-01-02T04:15:55 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 23486 2021-01-02T04:15:55 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 94194 2025-06-04T09:02:06.577359 application/epub+zip 92936 2025-06-04T09:02:04.237399 application/epub+zip 92935 2025-06-04T09:02:03.090367 application/epub+zip 184157 2025-06-04T09:02:08.329336 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176979 2025-06-04T09:02:05.886366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154172 2022-09-05T03:35:58.655626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 55835 2025-06-04T09:02:02.084388 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55753 2021-01-02T04:15:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22497 2021-01-02T04:15:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18291 2025-06-04T09:02:08.469345 application/rdf+xml 12770 2025-06-04T09:02:03.637420 image/jpeg 3431 2025-06-04T09:02:03.363370 image/jpeg 91892 2025-06-04T09:02:02.362368 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