THOMAS PAINE
Reading edition
THE AUTHOR OF
THE LETTERS OF JUNIUS,
AND THE
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
Non stat diutius nominis umbra.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: JOHN GRAY & CO., PUBLISHERS. 1872.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by
JOHN GRAY & CO.,
In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
CONTENTS
PAGE
Preface5
PART I. JUNIUS UNMASKED
Introduction7
Method11
Mystery13
Statement17
Letter—To the Printer of the Public Advertiser19
Comments on the Doctors Notes38
Estimate of Junius, by Mr. Burke42
Social Position44
Junius Not a Partisan47
A Revolutionist55
Review of Junius60
Common Sense68
Style93
Mental Characteristics131
Review186
PART II.
An Examination of the Declaration of Independence201
Analysis227
Argument229
Style234
Special Characteristics242
Grand Outlines of Thomas Paines Life279
Conclusion320
APPENDIX323