Anonymous Publication in Philadelphia
- When
- January 10, 1776
- Where
- Philadelphia
- Part of
- Publication of Common Sense
Common Sense was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, in Philadelphia, becoming an immediate sensation at the beginning of the American Revolution.
The 47-page pamphlet was first published on January 10, 1776, anonymously, at the beginning of the American Revolution. Published in Philadelphia, it was sold and distributed widely and read aloud at taverns and meeting places. Heavy advertisement by both Bell and Paine and the immense publicity created by their publishing quarrel made it an immediate sensation not only in Philadelphia but also across the Thirteen Colonies.
Sources
- Common Sense Wikipedia
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