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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aMellen, Grenville,
_d1799-1841
245 1 2 _aA Book of the United States :
_bExhibiting its geography, divisions, constitution, and government ... and presenting a view of the republic generally, and of the individual states; together with a condensed history of the land, from its first discovery to the present time. The biography of about two hundred of the leading men: a description of the principal cities and towns; with statistical tables
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-12-09
508 _aProduced by Richard Hulse, Sue Clark, Brian Wilcox, 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"A Book of the United States" by Grenville Mellen is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive volume explores the geography, divisions, constitution, and governmental structures of the United States, along with an overview of its institutions, agriculture, commerce, and natural curiosities. The text aims to present a well-rounded picture of the Republic, emphasizing the social and political conditions of the time, as well as the biography of significant figures and an overview of its major cities. The opening of the work establishes its intent and scope, detailing the various subjects it will cover, including physical geography—focusing on mountains, valleys, rivers, and plains—and political geography such as cities, agriculture, and literature. Mellen introduces the vast geographical features of the U.S., highlighting the notable mountain ranges like the Alleghanies and Rockies, and sets the stage for a deep exploration of the country's natural wonders and its historical background. The preface outlines the author's desire for simplicity and accessibility, indicating that this work is meant for a broad audience seeking to understand the diverse nature and richness of the American landscape and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aUnited States -- History
653 _aUnited States -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58447
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