Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy
Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy

Author: Frank Richard Stockton

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-21

Total Pages: 353

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Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy is a collection of illustrated children's stories written by Frank Richard Stockton. Stockton was an American writer and humorist. Excerpt: "There is every reason why this high honor should be accorded to the Elephant. In the first place, he is physically superior to the Lion. An Elephant attacked by a Lion could dash his antagonist to the ground with his trunk, run him through with his tusks, and trample him to death under his feet. The claws and teeth of the Lion would make no impression of any consequence on the Elephant's thick skin and massive muscles. If the Elephant was to decide his claim to the throne by dint of fighting for it, the Lion would find himself an ex-king in a very short time. But the Elephant is too peaceful to assert his right in this way—and, what is more, he does not suppose that any one could even imagine a Lion to be his superior. He never had such an idea himself."

The Great American Mosaic [4 volumes]
The Great American Mosaic [4 volumes]

Author: Gary Y. Okihiro

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2014-09-30

Total Pages: 3150

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Firsthand sources are brought together to illuminate the diversity of American history in a unique way—by sharing the perspectives of people of color who participated in landmark events. This invaluable, four-volume compilation is a comprehensive source of documents that give voice to those who comprise the American mosaic, illustrating the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Each volume focuses on a major racial/ethnic group: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Latinos. Documents chosen by the editors for their utility and relevance to popular areas of study are organized into chronological periods from historical to contemporary. The collection includes eyewitness accounts, legislation, speeches, and interviews. Together, they tell the story of America's diverse population and enable readers to explore historical concepts and contexts from multiple viewpoints. Introductions for each volume and primary document provide background and history that help students understand and critique the material. The work also features a useful primary document guide, bibliographies, and indices to aid teachers, librarians, and students in class work and research.

Trübner's American and Oriental Literary Record
Trübner's American and Oriental Literary Record

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Published: 1880

Total Pages: 764

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A monthly register of the most important works published in North and South America, in India, China, and the British colonies: with occasional notes on German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian books.