The Life Of George Mason 1725-1792 V1: Including His Speeches, Public Papers And Correspondence - Hardcover

The Life of George Mason 1725-1792 is a biographical book that covers the life of George Mason, an American founding father who played a significant role in the formation of the United States. The book is written by Kate Mason Rowland and is divided into two volumes. Volume one of the book contains a detailed account of George Mason's life, starting from his birth in Virginia in 1725 to his death in 1792. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Mason's family background, education, and early career as a planter and politician. The book also covers Mason's involvement in the American Revolution, his contributions to the drafting of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, and his participation in the Constitutional Convention of 1787.In addition to Mason's life story, the book also includes a collection of his speeches, public papers, and correspondence. These documents offer readers a glimpse into Mason's political beliefs and his contributions to the founding of the United States. The author has provided detailed annotations and footnotes to help readers understand the historical context of these documents.Overall, The Life of George Mason 1725-1792 is a well-researched and comprehensive biography of one of America's founding fathers. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and the formation of the United States.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.