American Life and Literature for Grammar Grades and Junior High School

American Life and Literature is a classic textbook that provides students with a comprehensive overview of American history and culture. Ashley Horace Thorndike and Franklin Thomas Baker cover topics ranging from colonial settlement to the industrial revolution, and introduce students to major writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and Emily Dickinson. This book remains a valuable resource for educators and students today, and offers a unique perspective on American life and letters.

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