Memory's Nation

Memory's Nation

Author: John Seelye

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2000-11-09

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0807867047

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Long celebrated as a symbol of the country's origins, Plymouth Rock no longer receives much national attention. In fact, historians now generally agree that the Pilgrims' storied landing on the Rock never actually took place--the tradition having emerged more than a century after the arrival of the Mayflower. In Memory's Nation, however, John Seelye is not interested in the factual truth of the landing. He argues that what truly gives Plymouth Rock its significance is more than two centuries of oratorical, literary, and artistic celebrations of the Pilgrims' arrival. Seelye traces how different political, religious, and social groups used the image of the Rock on behalf of their own specific causes and ideologies. Drawing on a wealth of speeches, paintings, and popular illustrations, he shows how Plymouth Rock changed in meaning over the years, beginning as a symbol of freedom evoked in patriotic sermons at the start of the Revolution and eventually becoming an icon of exclusion during the 1920s. Originally published in 1998. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.


Celebrating Ethnicity and Nation

Celebrating Ethnicity and Nation

Author: Jürgen Heideking

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781571812438

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Arising out of the context of the re-configuration of Europe, new perspectives are applied by the authors of this volume to the process of nation-building in the United States. By focusing on a variety of public celebrations and festivities from the Revolution to the early twentieth century, the formative period of American national identity, the authors reveal the complex interrelationships between collective identities on the local, regional, and national level which, over time, shaped the peculiar character of American nationalism. This volume combines vivid descriptions of various public celebrations with a sophisticated methodological and theoretical approach.


Archaeologies of Placemaking

Archaeologies of Placemaking

Author: Patricia E Rubertone

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-07

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1315434288

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The contributors ask critical questions about historic preservation and commemoration methods used by modern societies and their impact on the perception and identity of Native American peoples, who are generally not consulted in the commemoration process.


Plymouth Memories of an Octogenarian

Plymouth Memories of an Octogenarian

Author: William T Davis

Publisher:

Published: 2023-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789357925327

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Plymouth memories of an octogenarian, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.


History Lover's Guide to the South Shore, A

History Lover's Guide to the South Shore, A

Author: Zachary Lamothe

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1467141348

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The South Shore is an intriguing mix of antiquity and modernity. The region's first settlement, Plymouth, is a top tourist destination, as more than one million visitors flock to it annually. Quincy showcases the region's Revolutionary War past, but even more of its fascinating sites are hidden behind an urban fa�ade. Along windswept beaches and cranberry bogs, the varied terrain is unique and captivating. From the birthplace of Abigail Adams in Weymouth to the historical houses of Hingham and the Old Scituate Light, author Zachary Lamothe uncovers the stories behind some of the most notable people and landmarks in New England.