The Cambridge History of American Literature, Volume 1William Peterfield Trent, John Erskine, Stuart Pratt Sherman, Carl Van Doren G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1917 - 678 pagina's |
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Pagina iv
... readily within the reach of all classes of youth in our country , but that a single volume of common size , in a cheap edition , might find its way into some of • our schools , and be of service in giving our iv Preface.
... readily within the reach of all classes of youth in our country , but that a single volume of common size , in a cheap edition , might find its way into some of • our schools , and be of service in giving our iv Preface.
Pagina 6
... , bespeaking Compassion , and I had no refreshing for it , nor suitable things to revive it . I 2d ed . 1682. The date of the first edition is unknown . Mrs. Rowlandson's narrative is matched by that of John Gyles 6 Travellers and ...
... , bespeaking Compassion , and I had no refreshing for it , nor suitable things to revive it . I 2d ed . 1682. The date of the first edition is unknown . Mrs. Rowlandson's narrative is matched by that of John Gyles 6 Travellers and ...
Pagina 9
... editions . They contributed largely to the success of the great revivalist's ministry . Upon the reader of two hundred years later they still leave the impression of a dominat- ing spirit , and of a sweet nature unconscious of its power ...
... editions . They contributed largely to the success of the great revivalist's ministry . Upon the reader of two hundred years later they still leave the impression of a dominat- ing spirit , and of a sweet nature unconscious of its power ...
Pagina 11
... edition of a classical favourite . When his own supply of reading matter gave out , he rummaged through the inn or explored his host's book shelves . The tavern keeper at Kings- ton in Rhode Island convinced him that it was unlawful ...
... edition of a classical favourite . When his own supply of reading matter gave out , he rummaged through the inn or explored his host's book shelves . The tavern keeper at Kings- ton in Rhode Island convinced him that it was unlawful ...
Pagina 120
... edition . Revolutionary Virginia burgesses always toasted the Farmer's and Monitor's letters together . But essays of an entirely different type also appeared constantly . Republicans and Loyalists fought violent battles under assumed ...
... edition . Revolutionary Virginia burgesses always toasted the Farmer's and Monitor's letters together . But essays of an entirely different type also appeared constantly . Republicans and Loyalists fought violent battles under assumed ...
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Pagina 143 - These are the times that try men's souls : The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it Now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
Pagina 128 - Considerations on the Propriety of Imposing Taxes in the British Colonies, for the Purpose of Raising a Revenue by Act of Parliament.
Pagina 412 - Bonifacius ; an Essay upon the Good, that is to be devised and designed, by those who desire to answer the Great End of Life, and to do Good while they live.
Pagina 59 - Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Pagina 139 - ... we mean not to dissolve that union which has so long and so happily subsisted between us, and which we sincerely wish to see restored.
Pagina 61 - The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect, over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked: his wrath towards you burns like fire; he looks upon you as worthy of nothing else, but to be cast into the fire...
Pagina 70 - All theory is against the freedom of the will; all experience for it."— I did not push the subject any farther.
Pagina 357 - Daughters of Time, the hypocritic Days, Muffled and dumb like barefoot dervishes, And marching single in an endless file, Bring diadems and fagots in their hands. To each they offer gifts after his will, Bread, kingdoms, stars, and sky that holds them all.
Pagina 99 - STRAHAN, You are a Member of Parliament, and one of that Majority which has doomed my Country to Destruction. — You have begun to burn our Towns, and murder our People. — Look upon your Hands! They are stained with the Blood of your Relations! — You and I were long Friends: — You are now my Enemy, — and I am Yours, B. FRANKLIN.
Pagina 370 - A new discovery of a vast country in America, extending above four thousand miles, between New France and New Mexico. With a description of the Great Lakes, cataracts, rivers, plants, and animals...