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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... never to ask for an Office , and never to refuse one when offer'd to him . I approve , says I , of his Rule , and will prac- tise it with a small Addition ; I shall never ask ; never refuse , nor ever resign an Office.39 If they will ...
... never to ask for an Office , and never to refuse one when offer'd to him . I approve , says I , of his Rule , and will prac- tise it with a small Addition ; I shall never ask ; never refuse , nor ever resign an Office.39 If they will ...
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... never offer a skin , that has not a hole in its head , besides them which natur ' made to see with , or to breathe through . " " Ay - ay - this is all very well , in the animal way , though it makes but a poor figure along side of ...
... never offer a skin , that has not a hole in its head , besides them which natur ' made to see with , or to breathe through . " " Ay - ay - this is all very well , in the animal way , though it makes but a poor figure along side of ...
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... never went anywhere . As yet I had never , of my personal knowledge , known him to be outside of my office . He was a perpetual sentry in the corner . At about eleven o'clock though , in the morning , I noticed that Ginger Nut would ...
... never went anywhere . As yet I had never , of my personal knowledge , known him to be outside of my office . He was a perpetual sentry in the corner . At about eleven o'clock though , in the morning , I noticed that Ginger Nut would ...
Contents
Columbuss Letter Describing His First Voyage | 15 |
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH | 22 |
FROM A Description of New England | 36 |
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