02480cam a22003013u 4500 33000 UtSlPG 20260610133743.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Morris, Charles, 1833-1922 A New History of the United States : The greater republic, embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-18 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Suzanne Lybarger, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "A New History of the United States" by Charles Morris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of American history, tracing the nation's development from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the transformative events surrounding the Spanish-American War and the expansion of the United States into the "Greater Republic." The book aims to highlight the growth and achievements of the nation as well as the significant figures and movements that shaped its history. The opening of the book sets the stage by contextualizing the United States' historical journey, beginning with early explorations by the Northmen and subsequent discoveries by notable figures such as Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci. It discusses the transformative impact of European settlers on the indigenous populations and outlines the establishment of the original thirteen colonies. Moreover, it introduces the competing interests of Spanish, French, and English explorers in the New World, emphasizing the challenges these early colonists faced while striving for political and religious freedom. This introduction effectively establishes a narrative thread that promises an in-depth exploration of the complex tapestry of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33000 73846 73846