02446cam a22003133u 4500 28653 UtSlPG 20260610133644.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924 The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IX (of X) - America - I Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-05-01 Produced by Joseph R. Hauser, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IX (of X) - America" is a collection of significant prose writings from various American authors spanning from the late 16th century to the late 19th century. This anthology features influential figures such as John Smith, William Bradford, Benjamin Franklin, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, providing readers with a historical glimpse into American thought, culture, and experiences. The anthology's content is likely to explore themes of exploration, colonization, moral philosophy, and the shaping of American identity through diverse literary forms. The opening portion presents engaging excerpts from notable historical figures, beginning with John Smith recounting his encounter with Pocahontas and the Powhatan tribe, revealing the dynamics of early colonial interactions. It continues with William Bradford’s detailed narrative about the Pilgrims’ arrival in America and their initial struggles. The section highlights fascinating historical accounts, including Smith's captivity, the first encounters with Indigenous peoples, and the early stages of settlement in Plymouth. Collectively, these narratives set the stage for understanding the complexities of early American life and the foundational stories that shaped the nation's literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature -- Collections Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28653 69561 69561