The Land We Live In by Henry Mann
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"The Land We Live In" by Henry Mann is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book presents a detailed narrative of America's origins and progress, focusing on events rather than merely chronicling historical facts. It seeks to shed new light on well-known events and brings attention to lesser-known aspects of American history, particularly regarding the indigenous peoples. The opening portion of the work establishes the initial context of
America's history, detailing the virgin land that settlers from Europe encountered and the complex dynamics with the American Indians. Mann critiques the colonial systems established by Spain, which were characterized by rigid controls and exploitation, highlighting the human suffering endured by the Indigenous populations. As he sketches the early encounters, he emphasizes the harsh realities of colonization, including the motivations that drove European settlers and the violent conflicts that ensued, setting the stage for the detailed exploration of early American history that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mann, Henry, 1848-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20105 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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