The Spirit of America: Words of Advice from the Founders in Stories, Letters, Poems and SpeechesWilliam J. Bennett Simon & Schuster, 1998 - 430 pagina's This inspiring and instructive collection of writings by the nation's founders, compiled by the author of "The Book of Virtues" and "The Moral Compass", celebrates our country's most cherished public and private virtues. Illustrations. |
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INTRODUCTION | 15 |
PATRIOTISM AND COURAGE | 23 |
LOVE AND COURTSHIP | 99 |
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