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Bezig met laden... Colonial American Travel Narratives (Penguin Classics) (1994)door Wendy Martin (Redacteur)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. I rather enjoyed this narrative. The 4 adventures were enough different to keep ones interest. I was taken aback by the prejudices between the states, but had to remember the original colonies had very different early histories and were settled by different peoples. The first 3 were the most enjoyable. The 4th, Dr Alexander Hamilton (not that one), was somewhat tiresome but the purpose of his trip was different than the others. The spelling and puncuation changed over the course of 100 years with the last story much easier to read. I do not know when I acquired this book, or why, but it was not for a class as it was published in 1994, long after my school days. This book addresses the conflict between European settlers and the Native Americans. Such classic stories as the capture of Mary Rowland and others make up the historical time period and gives a narrative view of the events and culture of that time period. An excellent book for teaching history, geography, social studies and many other subjects. This book is a little dense since it is mostly written in the original language of the time frame but paired with a well planned lesson or structured discussion sessions it would be a great asset to any classroom. Reading Colonial American travel narratives is rather like getting "knockt" on the head. It's a good kind of knocking though - complete with plenty of italics and irregular capitalizations. And, lest you get disheartened before you should even begin, there is always this ever present reward: if you behave yourself during the next remove, they may just give you some horse-liver. This is a decent edition with several of the old standards - Mary Rowlandson, Madam Knight, The Secret History of the Line (a riot! oh so much better than the official one!) and the Itinerarium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton. If you know the book exists, chances are you will enjoy it for you, (yes you, dear reader) have "at last arriv'd at this dreadfull place, which till now has been thought unpassable" - yes, you are either reading this for class, or you are an incorrigable dork - though "I make no doubt but you will convince every Body, that there is no difficulty which may not be conquer'd by Spirit & constancy." Happy trails to you. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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Four journeys by early Americans Mary Rowlandson, Sarah Kemble Knight, William Byrd II, and Dr. Alexander Hamilton recount the vivid physical and psychological challenges of colonial life. Essential primary texts in the study of early American cultural life, they are now conveniently collected in a single volume. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)917.3042History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in North America United States TravelLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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7/30/2015 'A True History of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson': Four Stars
1676 - Profoundly moving account of a shattered nation struggling to adapt to an increasingly hostile neighbor. One woman gets a taste of their existence and strengthens her faith and hardens her heart in response.
8/1.2015 'The Journal of Madam Knight': Four Stars
1704 - A very brief sketch of a succession of inadequate meals and bed chambers.
8/9/2015 'The Secret History of the Dividing Line Betwixt Virginia and North Carolina':Three Stars
1728 - Entertaining narrative, but enjoyment tainted by the author's aristocratic worldview and apparent plagiarism. World still waiting for Byrd's 'Secret Plan to Ethnically Cleanse North Carolina'.
8/22/2015 'The Itinerarium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton': Four Stars
1744 - Of no relation to the founding father, an amiable man treks up and down the upper Eastern colonies for his health, seeing Philadelphia, New York, New Haven, Boston and Albany among others cities with help from his "servant" Dromo. The best narrative in the collection by a long shot. ( )