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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... give me , oh , give me , the pleasures of home , Home , home , sweet , sweet home ! There's no place like home , oh , there's no place like home ! To thee I'll return , overburdened with care ; The heart's dearest solace will smile on ...
... give me , oh , give me , the pleasures of home , Home , home , sweet , sweet home ! There's no place like home , oh , there's no place like home ! To thee I'll return , overburdened with care ; The heart's dearest solace will smile on ...
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... Give up your territory , you are unworthy to possess it ; I have got one half al- ready , and all I ask of you is to give up the other ! " England might as well , in the circum- stances I have described , have come and de- manded of us ...
... Give up your territory , you are unworthy to possess it ; I have got one half al- ready , and all I ask of you is to give up the other ! " England might as well , in the circum- stances I have described , have come and de- manded of us ...
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... give a measure of that bondage to her sons and daughters . No woman can call herself free who does not own and control her body . No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother ...
... give a measure of that bondage to her sons and daughters . No woman can call herself free who does not own and control her body . No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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