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100	1		_aHowitt, Mary _q(Mary Botham), _d1799-1888
245	1	2	_aA popular history of the United States of America, Vol. 2 (of 2)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-04-23
508			_aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"A Popular History of the United States of America, Vol. 2" by Mary Howitt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume covers the unfolding events in American history from the mid-18th century through significant conflicts, including the Revolutionary War, and highlights the actions, treaties, and key figures that shaped the nation’s development. The book is likely directed at readers interested in a narrative of American history, detailing the complexities of early conflicts, colonial relations, and nation-building. At the start of this volume, the narrative begins with the commencement of the Great Wars, particularly focusing on the war resulting from the Austrian succession and its effects on the British colonies. The siege of Louisburg is detailed, showcasing the challenges faced by colonial forces as they attempt to seize it from the French. Key figures like Governor Shirley and Benjamin Franklin are introduced, revealing the early military collaboration among the colonies. The text also explains the issues leading up to the Revolutionary War, including territorial disputes with the French and the rising desire for colonial unity and independence from British rule. Through a mixture of strategy, local dynamics, and key battles, the opening portion effectively sets the ground for understanding the broader conflicts that would eventually lead to the emergence of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Harper & Bros., 1860
653			_aUnited States -- History
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/popularhistoryof02howirich
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70629
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