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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Words that Moved a Nation Diane Ravitch. Joh THE JOHN BROWN SONG Although this song is sung about John Brown , the zealous martyr of Harpers Ferry , it was not originally written about him . Apparently , it was written by members of the ...
Words that Moved a Nation Diane Ravitch. Joh THE JOHN BROWN SONG Although this song is sung about John Brown , the zealous martyr of Harpers Ferry , it was not originally written about him . Apparently , it was written by members of the ...
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... Song " among black workers building the levees on the southern Mississippi River in Louisiana in the 1830s and 1840s . As levee building gave way to railroad building , new words were fitted to the strong melody of the song , and it ...
... Song " among black workers building the levees on the southern Mississippi River in Louisiana in the 1830s and 1840s . As levee building gave way to railroad building , new words were fitted to the strong melody of the song , and it ...
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... song " Happy Days Are Here Again " by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen . Copyright © 1929 Warner Brothers Inc. All rights reserved . The song " Blowin ' in the Wind " by Bob Dylan . Copyright © 1962 Warner Brothers Inc. All rights reserved ...
... song " Happy Days Are Here Again " by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen . Copyright © 1929 Warner Brothers Inc. All rights reserved . The song " Blowin ' in the Wind " by Bob Dylan . Copyright © 1962 Warner Brothers Inc. All rights reserved ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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