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100	1		_aConway, Moncure Daniel, _d1832-1907
245	1	4	_aThe Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. 1. (of 2) : _bWith A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-10-10
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"The Life of Thomas Paine, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Moncure Daniel Conway is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work meticulously chronicles the life and influential career of Thomas Paine, exploring his contributions to literature, politics, and religion across three significant nations: America, France, and England. The narrative seeks to uncover the complexities of Paine's character while addressing the historically negative perceptions that have clouded his legacy. The opening of the biography sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Paine's early influences, family background, and formative years. It discusses his upbringing in Thetford, England, in a Quaker household, detailing the impact of his parents and their respective backgrounds on his critical perspectives. Conway emphasizes the prevailing misconceptions about Paine as he prepares to reject societal norms, foreshadowing his later revolutionary ideas. The author also highlights the societal circumstances of Paine’s early life, including his experiences in a corrupt local government and the harsh realities of his community, which would eventually shape his radical views and writings on political reform and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPaine, Thomas, 1737-1809
700	1		_aCobbett, William, _d1763-1835
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37701
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