Author: David Ewen Publisher: Prentice-Hall: Englewood Cliffs, [1957] Edition/Format: Print book : English
A monumental study of one of the most famous authors in the 20th century by one of the most distinguished literary men of America today, Sinclair Lewis: An American Life will stand for years to come in the select company of definitive American biographies. As described by Mark Schorer, the book is 'a detailed account of Sinclair Lewis' life, from birth to death, a life lived in many places & fu…
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Intended for high-intermediate/advanced level students of English as a foreign language, this book contains selections from the wide range of American literature, from its beginnings to the modern period. Each section begins with a general introduction to the literary period, and then presents essays about individual authors, selections from the author's writings, discussion questions at t…
In George Washington and the American Military Tradition, Don Higginbotham investigates the interplay of militiaman and professional soldier, of soldier and legislator, that shaped George Washington’s military career and ultimately fostered the victory that brought independence to our nation. Higginbotham then explores the legacy of Washington’s success, revealing that the crucial blending …
Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Views 4 Books 5 References 6 External links Pressure Politics: The Story of the Anti-Saloon League. (PhD dissertation). New York: Columbia University, 1928, OCLC 317894519.[1][20] Repr. New York: Octagon, 1966, OCLC 898890734. The American Public Mind. New York: Columbia University, 1930, OCLC 483948056.[1][21] (with E. Allen Helms). Ameri…
Hardcover: 225 pages Publisher: Scribner; 1st edition (1975) Language: English ISBN-10: 0684143399 ISBN-13: 978-0684143392 Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Series: POPULAR MUSIC (GALE RES) (Book 9) Hardcover Publisher: Gale / Cengage Learning; 1980-1984 ed. edition (March 1, 1986) Language: English ISBN-10: 0810308487 ISBN-13: 978-0810308480 Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Webster's Dictionary is any of the dictionaries edited by Noah Webster in the early nineteenth century, and numerous related or unrelated dictionaries that have adopted the Webster's name. "Webster's" has become a genericized trademark in the U.S. for dictionaries of the English language, and is widely used in English dictionary titles.[1] Merriam-Webster is the corporate heir to Noah Webster's…