02745cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000310012624500550015726400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850502400042950801850066952013410085453400450219565300310224065300390227165300250231085600430233599900170237855065UtSlPG20260610134253.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05011052  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aStephens, Kate,d1853-193810aAmerican Thumb-prints: Mettle of Our Men and Women 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-07-070 aPuritans of the West -- The University of Hesperus -- Two neighbors of St. Louis -- The New England woman -- A New England abode of the blessed -- Up-to-date misogyny -- "The gullet science" -- Plagiarizing humors of Benjamin Franklin.  aProduced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"American Thumb-prints: Mettle of Our Men and Women" by Kate Stephens is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the character and spirit of Americans, particularly focusing on the settlers of Kansas and their impact on society. Through detailed observations and reflections, the author explores the ideals and struggles of men and women in shaping their communities, highlighting the pioneering spirit and sense of purpose that defined their endeavors.  The opening of the book introduces the reader to the complex nature of the Kansas populace, often misunderstood by outsiders as frenzied or extreme in their beliefs. However, Stephens argues that a deeper analysis reveals a resilient and independent community with roots in New England's Puritanism, which manifested in their pursuit of progress and human rights. The narrative weaves together historical references and personal anecdotes, painting a poignant picture of the early settlers as they navigated the challenges of pioneering life, from establishing schools and towns to grappling with issues like slavery and social reform. This portion establishes a rich context for understanding the contributions of these early American figures, setting the stage for the broader themes of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen -- Social conditions  aNational characteristics, American  aUniversity of Kansas40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55065  c95897d95897