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.

People / Organizations

• Thomas Paine (Author)

Imprint

Lancaster [Pa.]: Printed by Francis Bailey, in King's Street, [1776]

Publication year

1776-1776

ESTC No.

W32277

Grub Street ID

342756

Description

63,[1]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Attributed to Thomas Paine in the Dictionary of American biography.

"Introduction" dated: Philadelphia, February 14, 1776.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]-H?