Common sense: addressed to the inhabitants of America, on the following interesting subjects: I. Of the Origin and Design of Government in general; with concise Remarks on the English Constitution. II. Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession. III. Thoughts on the present State of American Affairs. IV. Of the present ability of America; with some miscellaneous Reflections.
- Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809.
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- M.DCC.LXXVI.[1776]
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Edinburgh : Philadelphia, printed: (to promote the traitorous purposes therein set forth.) Edinburgh, re-printed: To shew the real spirit and views of the colonies, or rather of their leaders in rebellion; which cannot fail to rouse the indignation of every Briton, without leaving them from henceforth a single advocate, who is not utterly lost to loyalty, to patriotism, and to common sense. Sold by Charles Elliot, Edinburgh; and William Anderson, Stirling, M.DCC.LXXVI.[1776]
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[2],99,[1]p. ; 120.
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A new edition; with several additions .. To which is added, an appendix: together with an address to the people called Quakers.
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Adams, 76-107g
ESTC T5808
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