02327cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500013001051000030001182450079001482640051002273000047002783360026003253370026003513380036003775000031004135080052004445201286004965340045017826530022018276530054018497000039019038560042019429990017019843741UtSlPG20260610133116.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE201aJC1 aPaine, Thomas,d1737-180914aThe Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 1 (1774-1779): The American Crisis 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-02-01  aProduced by Norman M. Wolcott, and David Widger  a"The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 1 (1774-1779): The American Crisis" by Paine is a historical account compiled during the late 19th century. This collection encapsulates a series of significant essays that played a crucial role in the American Revolution, addressing various aspects of the war for independence. The main focus of this volume is the passionate call for courage and resilience among Americans facing British tyranny, emphasizing the importance of unity and steadfastness in the pursuit of freedom.  The opening of this volume introduces readers to the first essay of "The American Crisis," marked by Paine's famous line, "These are the times that try men's souls." He reflects on the struggles faced by Washington's troops during the retreat across the Delaware and urges his fellow countrymen not to waver in the face of adversity. Paine critiques those who would shy away from the fight for freedom, contrasting them with those who willingly embrace the struggle for their rights against oppression. He sets the stage for a stirring and motivational narrative, highlighting the need for every American to contribute to the cause, as the country grapples with the wartime challenges that could shape its future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPolitical science  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-17831 aConway, Moncure Daniel,d1832-190740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3741  c45787d45787