T.K.B.: The First Book of the PRESIDENTS - Authorized and Modern Versions
The First Book of the PRESIDENTS
Authorized and Modern Versions
T.K.B.
- Pages:
- 148
- Dimensions:
- 5 x 8
- Category:
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RELIGION - Christian General POLITICAL SCIENCE - History & Theory
- Type:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781622305773
- Price:
- 14.99
Book Summary
IN the year 1797, in the two and twentieth year
of independence, began Adams to reign over
America in Philadelphia, and he did not that
which was right in the sight of the people.
2 And he reigned four years, three years
reigned he in Philadelphia, and one year
reigned he in the District of Columbia.
3 And it came to pass in the second year of
Adams reign that Adams sent forth
of independence, began Adams to reign over
America in Philadelphia, and he did not that
which was right in the sight of the people.
2 And he reigned four years, three years
reigned he in Philadelphia, and one year
reigned he in the District of Columbia.
3 And it came to pass in the second year of
Adams reign that Adams sent forth
ambassadors of the children of America to France ....
The First Book of the
Presidents
... is a concise history of the United States from the beginning of Washington’s presidency and Constitutional Government, to the end of Hayes’ presidency and the Era of Reconstruction.
It is written in two versions -- authorized and modern. The authorized is written somewhat in the style of ‘The First Book of the Kings’ of ‘The King James Bible’, with numbered verses and quaint language. The modern version, written in plain English is a paraphrase of the authorized.
