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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... turn the Wheel . He turn'd while the Smith press'd the broad Face of the Ax hard and heavily on the Stone , which made the Turning of it very fatiguing . The Man came every now and then from the Wheel to see how the Work went on ; and ...
... turn the Wheel . He turn'd while the Smith press'd the broad Face of the Ax hard and heavily on the Stone , which made the Turning of it very fatiguing . The Man came every now and then from the Wheel to see how the Work went on ; and ...
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... turn out any thing but foolscap at this machine ? " " Oh , sometimes , but not often , we turn out finer work - cream - laid and royal sheets , we call them . But foolscap being in chief demand , we turn out foolscap most . " It was ...
... turn out any thing but foolscap at this machine ? " " Oh , sometimes , but not often , we turn out finer work - cream - laid and royal sheets , we call them . But foolscap being in chief demand , we turn out foolscap most . " It was ...
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... turning an appealing glance towards Captain Vere as deeming him his best helper and friend . Captain Vere , who had been seated ... turn upon his master , seeking in his face some elucidation of a previous gesture ambiguous to the canine ...
... turning an appealing glance towards Captain Vere as deeming him his best helper and friend . Captain Vere , who had been seated ... turn upon his master , seeking in his face some elucidation of a previous gesture ambiguous to the canine ...
Contents
Columbuss Letter Describing His First Voyage | 15 |
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH | 22 |
FROM A Description of New England | 36 |
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