| Author |
Adams, Henry, 1838-1918 |
| Title |
History of the United States of America, Volume 1 (of 9) : During the first administration of Thomas Jefferson
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| Original Publication |
United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1889.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_the_United_States_of_America_1801%E2%80%931817
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| Credits |
Alan, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"History of the United States of America, Volume 1 (of 9): During the First Administration of Thomas Jefferson" by Henry Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the early years of the Jefferson administration from 1801 to 1805, exploring the political, social, and economic conditions of the United States during this pivotal time. The book delves into various themes, including the landscape of early American society, governance, and the challenges faced by the nation as it began to define its identity. The opening of this work sets the stage for understanding the physical and economical challenges that America faced at the turn of the 19th century. It provides insights into the population distribution, with a notable portion comprised of slaves, and describes the socio-political climate marked by an agricultural foundation struggling against untamed wilderness. The text outlines the transportation difficulties, the slow pace of western expansion, and the resistance posed by Native American tribes. Adams also emphasizes an overarching theme of isolation and interconnectedness, detailing the conditions of various regions from New England to the Southern states as they grappled with their burgeoning national identity while facing pronounced physical and economic limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- 1801-1809
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- 1809-1817
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70858 |
| Release Date |
May 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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