“The book is so complete and so fair that, but for one circumstance, we should not feel called upon to do more than to refer the reader to it as a lucid and exhaustive compendium. The argument assumes, of course, that the Senate, as it exists, is in need of improvement, This part of the book is more labored than is necessary.”
+ – Nation. 83: 247. S. 20, ’06. 1280w. R. of Rs. 34: 125. Jl. ’06. 180w.
Hazelton, John Hampton. Declaration of independence: its history. **$4.50. Dodd.
“The book begins with 1774, following with the first steps taken by the colonies. Jefferson’s share in the drafting of the Declaration, the help of John Adams, the position of Hancock, and an account of how, when, and where each member signed the document. There is also a description of the effect of the Declaration on this country and England. In another chapter the author writes about the present resting place of the original document. The limited edition of the work will be in two volumes: the regular, in one.” (N. Y. Times.)
“Mr. Hazelton has performed creditably a hard task, for which all students of the period will be grateful.” George Elliott Howard.
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“This is not a mere historical canvas filled with stiff figures, but rather a series of character studies of live men,—a set of ‘journals intimes’, which, to employ the language of John Adams, enables one ‘to penetrate the intricate, internal foldings of their souls.’” J. Woodbridge Riley.
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“Mr. Hazelton has preferred to send out his material in bullion rather than to coin it into currency. As a narrative it suffers in consequence, but it has the greater value for the student.” Edwin E. Sparks.