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by Thomas Paine (Author)
The American Crisis is a collection of essays written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolution. The book consists of 16 essays, which were originally published in various newspapers between 1776 and 1783. The essays were written to inspire and motivate the American people to fight for their independence from Great Britain. In the essays, Paine argues that the American Revolution is a just cause and that the American people have a duty to fight for their freedom. He also criticizes the British government and its policies towards the American colonies. Paine's writing is passionate and persuasive, and his words helped to rally the American people during a difficult and uncertain time.The American Crisis is considered to be one of the most important works of American literature from the Revolutionary period. It has been widely read and studied by historians, scholars, and students of American history. The book is an important reminder of the struggles and sacrifices that were made to secure the freedoms we enjoy today.THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
