02304cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000034001142450149001482640051002973000047003483360026003953370026004213380036004475000031004835080091005145201293006055340045018986530029019438560042019727131UtSlPG20260610133202.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aHawthorne, Julian,d1846-193414aThe History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 :bFrom Discovery of America October 12, 1492 to Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aProduced by Nathan Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1" by Julian Hawthorne is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the early events that shaped American history, beginning with the discovery of America by Columbus in 1492 and concluding with the Battle of Lexington in 1775. It delves into the motivations, struggles, and emerging ideals of the early settlers, reflecting on the broader implications for the future of America.  At the start of the text, Hawthorne offers an in-depth introduction that distinguishes between mere historical records and meaningful interpretations of history. He presents history as an evolving narrative that connects events and ideas, shaping the trajectory of human development. The opening portion further discusses the nature of early exploration, highlighting figures like Columbus, Raleigh, and Smith as central to the initial attempts at colonization. This section sets the stage for a detailed examination of the American spirit as it emerges from various historical challenges, emphasizing freedom, enlightenment, and the pursuit of a greater purpose, ultimately framing America as a unique embodiment of democratic ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7131