Author: Burr, C. Chauncey
Title: The History of the Union, and of the Constitution, Being the Substance of Three Lectures on the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Constitutional Periods of American History, with an Appendix Containing the Constitutions of the United States, and the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98
Description: New York, Van Evrie, Horton & Co. 1863. Third Edition. Third edition (originally published in 1862); removed, tied with a decorative string; 8 x 5 1/4; pp. [1], iv, [1], 6-92, [3], 4; partially unopened; age-toning to first and last few leaves; mild staining to fore-edge, not affecting readability; good to very good condition. Charles CHauncey Burr (1817 - 1883) was an author, journalist, publisher, and one of Edgar Allan Poe's closest friends. He founded several periodicals throughout the US, including "The Old Guard" in New York, "The Democrat" in New Jersey, and "Nineteen Century" in Philadelphia. He also participated in the 1872 Democratic National Convention. .

Keywords: Politics, Constitution, History


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