Selections From American Authors: A Reading Book For School And Home; Franklin, Adams, Cooper, Longfellow (1879) - Paperback

""Selections From American Authors: A Reading Book For School And Home; Franklin, Adams, Cooper, Longfellow"" is a book compiled by Samuel Eliot in 1879. The book is a collection of literary works by some of the most prominent American authors of the time, including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, James Fenimore Cooper, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive reading material for students and readers who are interested in American literature. It is designed to be used as a textbook in schools, but it can also be used as a reading material at home. The book contains a variety of literary genres, including essays, poems, and short stories. The first section of the book features selected works by Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The second section includes works by John Adams, another Founding Father who served as the second President of the United States. The third section features works by James Fenimore Cooper, a prominent novelist who wrote about the American frontier. Finally, the fourth section includes works by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a renowned poet who is considered one of the most popular American poets of the 19th century. Overall, ""Selections From American Authors: A Reading Book For School And Home; Franklin, Adams, Cooper, Longfellow"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature. It provides a glimpse into the literary works of some of the most prominent American authors of the time and offers a diverse range of literary genres to explore.Authored By Benjamin Franklin, Abigail Adams, John Adams, James Fenimore Cooper, And Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.