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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... true ; for I answer roundly , that America would have flourished as much , and probably much more , had no Euro- pean power taken any notice of her . The com- merce by which she hath enriched herself are the necessaries of life , and ...
... true ; for I answer roundly , that America would have flourished as much , and probably much more , had no Euro- pean power taken any notice of her . The com- merce by which she hath enriched herself are the necessaries of life , and ...
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... true of England , that the same tyranny which drove the first emigrants from home , pursues their descendants still . . . . I challenge the warmest advocate for recon- ciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap ...
... true of England , that the same tyranny which drove the first emigrants from home , pursues their descendants still . . . . I challenge the warmest advocate for recon- ciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap ...
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... true men do care ; such as Union appeals beseeching true Union men to yield to Disunionists , reversing the Divine rule , and calling , not the sinners , but the righteous to repentance ; such as invocations to Washington , imploring ...
... true men do care ; such as Union appeals beseeching true Union men to yield to Disunionists , reversing the Divine rule , and calling , not the sinners , but the righteous to repentance ; such as invocations to Washington , imploring ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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