Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 426 Martin, Benj. N. (Benjamin Nicholas) 1816 1883 Martin, Benjamin Nicholas Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader Being Selections from the Chief American Writers Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Gene Smethers and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader" by Prof. Benj. N. Martin is a comprehensive collection of selected works from significant American writers, compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology is organized into various categories like religious writings, historical accounts, and literary compositions, providing a glimpse into the rich tapestry of American literature and the evolution of its themes over time. The opening of this literary reader sets the stage for a curated exploration of pivotal American authors and their contributions, highlighting writers from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as Roger Williams, Jonathan Edwards, and Benjamin Franklin. It begins with an emphasis on the importance of religious freedom and moral philosophy, offering excerpts that delve into themes of liberty, governance, and faith. Through these selections, the text introduces readers to foundational thoughts and attitudes that shaped early American society, presenting a varied yet coherent view of the landscape of American thought and literature as it emerged during this formative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American literature PS Text Category: Classics of Literature Category: American Literature 1169659 2025-07-05T06:27:44.719742 text/html 1169642 1169518 2024-11-05T08:06:19.053133 2023-10-05T08:18:30.849675 text/html text/html 532895 2025-07-05T06:28:01.269676 application/epub+zip 548671 2025-07-05T06:27:49.237777 application/epub+zip 518429 2025-07-05T06:27:47.507737 application/epub+zip 1012735 2025-07-05T06:28:09.151633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 953553 2025-07-05T06:27:59.657678 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 745106 2022-09-05T11:46:25.091561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1036301 2025-07-05T06:27:43.920795 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1016469 2024-10-28T18:27:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16439 2025-07-05T06:28:09.289608 application/rdf+xml 24580 2025-07-05T06:27:48.012726 image/jpeg 4809 2025-07-05T06:27:47.763725 image/jpeg 525723 2025-07-05T06:27:44.812751 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog