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A fascinating and comprehensive study of an equally fascinating historical text (the Pinckney Draught) posing the penetrating question: what if Charles Pinckney was the author of the U.S. Constitution? And if so: why did nothing come of it? Was there foul play behind shut doors?

Delve into the intriguing legacy of Charles Pinckney, a prominent member of the South Carolina legislature and a key figure in the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Often overshadowed by James Madison, some have even suggested that Pinckney might be the true architect of the U.S. Constitution. This compelling exploration unravels the fate of the draft that Pinckney submitted to the Convention in May of that pivotal year, scrutinizing how it might have differed from the final adopted version. The narrative probes the enigmatic questions surrounding why Pinckneys proposal was seemingly ...