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100 1 _aStephens, Kate,
_d1853-1938
245 1 0 _aAmerican Thumb-prints: Mettle of Our Men and Women
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-07
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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 The narrative weaves together historical references and personal anecdotes, painting a poignant picture of the early settlers as they navigated the challenges of pioneering life, from establishing schools and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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Social conditions
653 _aNational characteristics, American
653 _aUniversity of Kansas
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55065
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