Project Gutenberg 2012-11-20 Public domain in the USA. 360 Cook, Joel 1842 1910 America, Volume 1 (of 6) Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "America, Volume 1 (of 6)" by Joel Cook is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a comprehensive overview of the geography, history, and notable features of the United States, highlighting its attractions and cultural significance. The text is aimed at readers seeking a deeper understanding of America's growth, history, and identity, combining narrative with descriptive elements. At the start of the book, the introduction sets the tone by expressing pride in America's rapid development and intention to provide a detailed exploration of its geography and history. The narrative begins with the story of Captain John Smith and the founding of Jamestown, emphasizing the struggles and triumphs of early settlers. It paints a vivid picture of Chesapeake Bay and highlights significant locations such as Washington D.C., detailing the grandeur of its public buildings and monuments while touching upon key historical figures and events that have shaped the nation. This opening portion positions the book as a valuable resource for anyone interested in America's past and its unique landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41417/41417-h/images/title_page.jpg Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Canada -- Description and travel E151 F1001 Text Category: History - American 444499 2025-08-16T16:33:15.963101 text/html 426065 2024-10-23T12:20:16 text/html 783024 2025-08-16T16:33:20.844096 application/epub+zip 785982 2025-08-16T16:33:16.762083 application/epub+zip 226853 2025-08-16T16:33:16.375128 application/epub+zip 901095 2025-08-16T16:33:24.261049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 874084 2025-08-16T16:33:20.453130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316083 2022-09-19T03:36:52.442931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412178 2025-08-16T16:33:15.577153 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392332 2024-10-23T12:20:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16193 2025-08-16T16:33:24.392043 application/rdf+xml 18128 2025-08-16T16:33:16.451108 image/jpeg 3080 2025-08-16T16:33:16.414087 image/jpeg 755093 2025-08-16T16:33:16.017092 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