Gouverneur Morris

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 492K words
Chapters: 50

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Gouverneur Morris by Theodore RooseveltAuthor: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Jun 4, 2012

Editor's review

This is a biographical work by Theodore Roosevelt on Gouverneur Morris, a Founding Father of the United States, and a public-domain study of a historical figure. Taking the life of a political figure as its thread, the book presents the political landscape and institutional design from the American Revolution through the early years of the republic, and will appeal to readers interested in early American history, constitutional history, and political biography. Roosevelt combines practical political experience with writing experience, and his narrative often carries judgments on character and political choices, allowing readers to observe how Americans at the end of the 19th century understood the founding generation. This is an English-language original e-book whose style leans toward 19th-century written English, requiring some English proficiency and historical background. It is recommended as reference for specialized historical sources or figure studies rather than as light reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University students and scholars studying the American Revolution and founding history
Readers interested in constitutional history and the origins of political institutions
Readers with English reading ability who enjoy biographies
Readers who want to understand Roosevelt's style of historical writing

Not a good fit for

General readers who struggle with English and need a Chinese translation
Beginners expecting a light, story-driven biography
People who only want a quick overview of Morris's life and are unwilling to read a long original text

Reading tips

Read a brief history of the American Revolution through the Constitutional Convention first to establish a chronological framework before entering the main text
Read thematically alongside relevant records of Morris at the Constitutional Convention
For the English original, use a dictionary and annotated editions, reading intensively in sections rather than straight through
Pay attention to Roosevelt's judgments on character and political choices, and take notes for comparison

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a historical biography?

It is a historical biography focused on the life and political activities of the Founding Father Gouverneur Morris. It is public-domain historical writing, not a work of fiction.

What level of English is needed to read this book?

The original is 19th-century written English with longer sentences and formal diction. College-level English or above is recommended, along with familiarity with the basic background of the American Revolution.

Does the book contain complete details of Morris's life?

The book comments on Morris's political career and public contributions as its main thread; the specific coverage depends on the original content. Readers should not expect a year-by-year, event-by-event complete life history.

Is this book suitable as an introduction to American history?

Not very suitable for complete beginners. It is better suited to readers who already understand the background of the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention, as supplementary reading on a specific figure; beginners should start with a general history.

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About the author

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Author

Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) was an American statesman and writer whose works span history, nature writing, the settlement of the West, inspirational essays, and autobiography. The library holds nineteen of his works, including The Naval War of 1812, the two volumes of The Winning of the West, The Strenuous Life, A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open, Letters to His Children, Through the Brazilian Wilderness, and Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography. His writing combines historical research with firsthand observation, in a vigorous and forthright style, and often draws on personal experience to discuss action, effort, and civic responsibility; it has had a lasting influence on American inspirational and self-development literature. Public information is limited, so biographical details are not elaborated here.