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The Founders Almanac
By Matthew Spalding

Reviewed by Monty Rainey


 

I added this fine work to my library about 4 months ago and already the pages are showing signs of wear.  I can’t begin to say how many times I have turned to this fine work for a reference source.

 

Mr. Spalding has put together a very readable sourcebook.  The book begins with a calendar of notable events, followed by six outstanding essays on six of America’s most notable founders.  All six essays come from different authors and each one is equally well written.

The last half of the book is devoted to notable quotations, founding documents and additional resources.  The quotes are divided into numerous indexed categories.  The documents, such as the Declaration of Independence, have quick reference sidebar notes.  You won’t regret adding this fine work to your personal library.

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Contents

CALENDER OF NOTABLE EVENTS 1
ESSAYS
George Washington Mathew Spalding 31
Benjamin Franklin Steven Forde 45
John Adams  Bradley Thompson 62
Thomas Jefferson  Dorthea Wolfsen 77
Alexander Hamilton  Mackubin Owens 93
James Madison  Colleen Sheehan 109

USEFUL QUOTATIONS

124
 

PRIMARY DOCUMENTS

Introduction to the Declaration of Independence 215
Declaration of Independence 221
A Note on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence 227
Introduction to the Constitution 233
The United States Constitution 245
Index to the Constitution 274
A Note on Slavery and the American Founding 281
Introduction to Washington’s Farewell Address 293
Washington’s Farewell Address 299
ADDITIONAL SOURCES
Recommended Reading 323
Experts on the American Founding 341
List of Contributors 346
About the Heritage Foundation 347

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