Selections From American Authors: A Reading Book For School And Home; Franklin, Adams, Cooper, Longfellow (1879)

By Abigail Adams and John Adams

Book Overview

""Selections From American Authors"" is a reading book designed for both schools and homes, and was originally published in 1879. The book features a selection of works by some of America's most celebrated authors, including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, James Fenimore Cooper, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The collection includes a variety of genres, including essays, speeches, poems, and stories, offering readers a diverse range of literary styles and perspectives. The book is edited by Samuel Eliot, a prominent historian and educator, and includes annotations and notes to help readers better understand the context and meaning behind each piece. Overall, ""Selections From American Authors"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the rich literary heritage of the United States.Authored By Benjamin Franklin, Abigail Adams, John Adams, James Fenimore Cooper, And Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437139418
• ISBN13: 9781437139419
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"