War Slang: American Fighting Words & Phrases Since the Civil War, Third Edition
Автор: Flagg James Montgomery Название: American World War I Posters: 24 Cards ISBN: 0486430626 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486430621 Издательство: Dover Цена: 797 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
"This is a fantastic compilation of some really important pieces of American Literature. If you are a college student or even a motivated high school student, you will definitely want this on your bookshelf. Most importantly though, if you are someone who just genuinely enjoys reading and would like to expand your repertoire to some of the best in American literature, this is the book for you " -- Old Musty Books Ranging from colonial times to the mid-19th century, this compact and inexpensive anthology offers a fascinating overview of early American literature. The authoritative texts are supplemented with informative introductory notes and suggestions for further reading. Starting with Cherokee creation myths and Powhatan's moving speech, "Why Should You Destroy Us, Who Have Provided You with Food," the 18th-century selections include the writings of poets Anne Bradstreet and Phillis Wheatley; preacher Jonathan Edwards; statesmen Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, and others. From the early and mid-19th century come excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark; stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Louisa May Alcott; the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Walt Whitman; and essays, speeches, verse, and memoirs by other prominent Americans.
Автор: Tierney, Tom Название: American Family of the Civil War Era Paper Dolls ISBN: 048624833X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486248332 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 1607 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Drawing on Himalayan ethnography to interrogate and critique contemporary theorizing about the environment, this book examines how the environment is conceptualized among different social groups in the region. A new approach to the study of the environment in South Asia, this book introduces the new thinking in environmental anthropology and geography into the study of the Himalaya.
Автор: Dalzell Tom Название: Flappers 2 Rappers: American Youth Slang ISBN: 0486475875 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486475875 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 2004 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This entertaining, highly readable book pulses with the vernacular of young Americans, tracing slang terms and expressions from the end of the 19th century to the present. In addition to alphabetical listings for each decade, it features fascinating word histories and sidebars about language and culture. Great for browsing as well as for reference.
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