American Thumb-prints: Mettle of Our Men and Women by Kate Stephens
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"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 The narrative weaves together historical references and personal anecdotes, painting a poignant picture of the early settlers as they navigated the challenges of pioneering life, from establishing schools and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.)
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| Author | Stephens, Kate, 1853-1938 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05011052 |
| Title | American Thumb-prints: Mettle of Our Men and Women |
| Contents | Puritans 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. |
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Produced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Women -- Social conditions |
| Subject | National characteristics, American |
| Subject | University of Kansas |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55065 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 410 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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