The American Reader: Words that Moved a NationDiane Ravitch HarperCollins, 1990 - 383 páginas The American Reader is a uniquely readable anthology of writings and thoughts that are important in American history. The approximately 200 chronologically arranged selections, while all historically and culturally important, were chosen primarily for their literary quality and their interest to readers today. Illustrated. |
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... dream , And so I followed the mob When there was earth to plough or guns to bear I was always there right there on the job . They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead Why should I be standing in line Just ...
... dream , And so I followed the mob When there was earth to plough or guns to bear I was always there right there on the job . They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead Why should I be standing in line Just ...
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... DREAM Ed McCurdy ( 1919- ) was born in Willow Hall , Pennsylvania . A singer and composer , he has performed on radio and television , in cafés and in theaters . His song " Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream " was written in 1950 but ...
... DREAM Ed McCurdy ( 1919- ) was born in Willow Hall , Pennsylvania . A singer and composer , he has performed on radio and television , in cafés and in theaters . His song " Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream " was written in 1950 but ...
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... Dream starts with the neighborhoods . If we wish to rebuild our cities , we must first rebuild our neighborhoods . And to do that , we must understand that the quality of life is more important than the standard of living . To sit on ...
... Dream starts with the neighborhoods . If we wish to rebuild our cities , we must first rebuild our neighborhoods . And to do that , we must understand that the quality of life is more important than the standard of living . To sit on ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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