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The revolutionary pamphlet that helped light the fire of American Independence in an elegant hardback gift edition.
Thomas Paine arrived in America from England in 1774. A friend of Benjamin Franklin, he was a writer of poetry and tracts condemning the slave trade. In 1775, as hostilities between Britain and the colonies intensified, Paine wrote Common Sense to encourage the colonies to break the British exploitative hold and fight for independence. The little booklet of 50 pages was published January 10, 1776 and sold a half-million copies, approximately equal to 75 million copies today.
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The American Wisdom books have become staples for everyone from teachers to attorneys to history buffs. Whether you want to brush up on your rights as a citizen, learn the way to wealth, or simply have a beautiful, collectible set on display, Applewood Books has you covered.
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Applewood Books; Little Books of Wisdom edition (July 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 76 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1557094586
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1557094582
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1330L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.45 x 6.75 inches
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Customers find the book easy to read and insightful. They describe it as informative, with clear concepts that apply to today’s world. The book has a nice cover and style. Readers appreciate the value for money and consider it a timeless dissertation on freedom and human rights. They also mention that the author is a brilliant man and a noble character.
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