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100	1		_aMackenzie, Robert, _d1823-1881
245	1	0	_aAmerica: A history
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-10-18
505	0		_aThe United States -- Dominion of Canada -- South America, &c.
508			_aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"America: A History" by Robert Mackenzie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and movements that shaped the history of America, including the discovery, colonization, and the foundational figures of the nation. It likely explores both the political and social developments that have influenced the American identity over time. The opening of the book introduces the theme of exploration and discovery in America, beginning with the historical context of European ignorance about the continent prior to Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492. It discusses the challenges faced by early navigators as they sought to cross the Atlantic, which included the development of the mariners' compass that allowed for greater exploration. Columbus's journey is detailed, emphasizing both his ambitions and the misconceptions he held about his discoveries. Other explorers, such as John Cabot and Ponce de León, are briefly mentioned as their endeavors reflect the broader European mindset driven by curiosity and the pursuit of wealth in this newfound land. The text sets a compelling stage for understanding the complex interplay of ambitions, challenges, and historical narratives surrounding America's early encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerica -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53314
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