Henry, Patrick 1736-1799

Give me liberty or give me death by Patrick Henry ( Book )
9 editions published between 1976 and 2006 in English and held by 765 libraries worldwide
The most famous speech of a brilliant American orator. Although historically targeted at the British, his impassioned words resonate against todays headlines. A classic worth owning! This audiobook is terrific for classrooms, history buffs, motivation, and inspiration. This speech was delivered at the Second Virginia Convention, which was being held at Richmond, Virginia. Other convention members had just given speeches urging caution and patience until the British crown replied to the Continental Congress' latest petition for reconciliation. Patrick Henry wanted to raise a militia, and put Virginia in a posture of defense (the "Battle of Lexington and Concord" was still a month away). This speech was his rebuttal. The "President" he was addressing was the Convention's president, Peyton Randolph, of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Patrick Henry : life, correspondence and speeches by William Wirt Henry ( Book )
20 editions published between 1891 and 2006 in English and held by 602 libraries worldwide

The secret orders & " ... great things have been done by a few men ... " : letters of Patrick Henry and George Rogers Clark by Patrick Henry ( Book )
4 editions published in 1974 in English and held by 97 libraries worldwide

Sir, As the Committee of Safety is not sitting, I take the liberty to enclose you a copy of the proclamation issued by Lord Dunmore the design and tendency of which, you will observe, is fatal to the publick safety by Patrick Henry ( Book )
3 editions published in 1775 in English and held by 77 libraries worldwide

Williamsburg, August 6, 1778. Sir, By the resolutions of Congress which accompany this, you will perceive that the expedition against Detroit is laid aside ; but that, in order to protect the frontiers, the war is to be carried into such of the enemies towns as General Mackintosh shall direct by Virginia ( Book )
3 editions published in 1778 in English and held by 66 libraries worldwide

In Council, February 20, 1786. Gentlemen, I am under the necessity of troubling you again on the subject of pensioners by Virginia ( Book )
3 editions published in 1786 in English and held by 65 libraries worldwide

The greatest speeches of all time ( Recording )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 65 libraries worldwide

Great speeches : words that made history ( Book )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 59 libraries worldwide

Great American speeches ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1958 in English and held by 56 libraries worldwide
Presents speeches by Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Josiah Quincy, Henry Clay, Charles Sumner, Robert Toombs, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and William Jennings Bryan.

I am not a Virginian but an American by Patrick Henry ( Book )
5 editions published between 1926 and 1941 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide