" Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition Johnson, Willis Fletcher 1857-1931 creator Habberton, John 1842-1921 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "My Country, 'Tis of Thee!" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work provides an expansive view of American history, tracing key events and figures from the Age of Discovery through the implications of the Columbian Exposition. It delves into various themes such as exploration, colonization, and the evolving status of society, particularly highlighting perspectives on women's contributions to American history. The beginning of this literary work introduces the concept of the Age of Discovery, beginning with Columbus's voyage in 1492. It discusses the various theories surrounding the discovery of America, including earlier potential voyages from Asia and Scandinavia, then dramatically transitions into Columbus's quest to explore the unknown western territories. Johnson sets the stage for an exploration of not just the voyages themselves but their significance in shaping the United States, providing a foundation for understanding the historical narratives that follow. The opening emphasizes the complexities of early maritime explorations, mythologized accounts, and the subsequent interactions between European settlers and Indigenous peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-09-22 Produced by Richard Hulse, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel United States -- History E151 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50036 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50036 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134141.0 50036