Anthology of American Literature, Volume 1George McMichael, Frederick C. Crews Represents the American literary works most respected by modern scholars. Volume I covers Christopher Columbus through Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. This book also emphasizes the contributions to the American literary canon made by women and minority authors. Extensive explanatory headnotes and footnotes link the works and authors of a period and provide readers with additional insights into each selection. New to this edition is an expanded presentation of Native American literature (myths, tales, autobiography, etc.). |
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... head , fool ; don't a see ' em tak- ing aim ? " These cries , which were intended as much to distract the attention of the marksman , as for any thing else , were fruitless . The nerves of the wood - chop- per were not so easily shaken ...
... head , fool ; don't a see ' em tak- ing aim ? " These cries , which were intended as much to distract the attention of the marksman , as for any thing else , were fruitless . The nerves of the wood - chop- per were not so easily shaken ...
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... head , first on one side , then on the other , until nature seemed exhausted with mirth . He danced , until his legs were wearied with motion , in the snow ; and , in short , he exhibited all that vi- olence of joy that characterizes ...
... head , first on one side , then on the other , until nature seemed exhausted with mirth . He danced , until his legs were wearied with motion , in the snow ; and , in short , he exhibited all that vi- olence of joy that characterizes ...
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... head was the first that fell ! The moment when a man's head drops off is seldom or never , I am in- clined to think , precisely the most agreeable of his life . Nevertheless , like the greater part of our misfortunes , even so serious a ...
... head was the first that fell ! The moment when a man's head drops off is seldom or never , I am in- clined to think , precisely the most agreeable of his life . Nevertheless , like the greater part of our misfortunes , even so serious a ...
Contents
Columbuss Letter Describing His First Voyage | 15 |
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH | 22 |
FROM A Description of New England | 36 |
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