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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aTowle, George M.
_q(George Makepeace),
_d1841-1893
245 1 4 _aThe Nation in a Nutshell
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aText file produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Nation in a Nutshell" by George M. Towle is a rapid outline of American history written in the late 19th century. The book covers the development of the United States from its ancient civilizations through various significant eras, including discovery, colonization, revolution, and beyond. The author's detailed approach suggests that the central focus is to present a comprehensive yet concise narrative of America’s historical evolution, emphasizing pivotal moments, social changes, and influential figures. The opening of the book begins with a discussion of American antiquities, drawing on the sciences of geology and archaeology to establish the existence of advanced prehistoric civilizations, particularly the Mound-Builders. Towle describes their societal structures, artistic achievements, and the remnants of their culture, which he contrasts with the Indigenous peoples encountered by European settlers. He further sets the stage for American history by hinting at the complexities of discovery and colonization, positioning the Mound-Builders as a sophisticated civilization lost to time long before the European footprint. This foundation paves the way for exploring subsequent historical milestones, illustrating the gradual realization of a united nation amid diverse cultural influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9322
999 _c51107
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