Project Gutenberg 2016-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 157 Mackenzie, Robert 1823 1881 34036149 America: A history The United States -- Dominion of Canada -- South America, &c. Produced by Charlene Taylor, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "America: A History" by Robert Mackenzie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and movements that shaped the history of America, including the discovery, colonization, and the foundational figures of the nation. It likely explores both the political and social developments that have influenced the American identity over time. The opening of the book introduces the theme of exploration and discovery in America, beginning with the historical context of European ignorance about the continent prior to Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492. It discusses the challenges faced by early navigators as they sought to cross the Atlantic, which included the development of the mariners' compass that allowed for greater exploration. Columbus's journey is detailed, emphasizing both his ambitions and the misconceptions he held about his discoveries. Other explorers, such as John Cabot and Ponce de León, are briefly mentioned as their endeavors reflect the broader European mindset driven by curiosity and the pursuit of wealth in this newfound land. The text sets a compelling stage for understanding the complex interplay of ambitions, challenges, and historical narratives surrounding America's early encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en America -- History E011 Text Category: History - American 1185773 2025-07-21T09:20:01.821822 text/html 1158224 2024-10-23T01:16:28 text/html 596144 2025-07-21T09:20:14.565772 application/epub+zip 613828 2025-07-21T09:20:03.895809 application/epub+zip 502141 2025-07-21T09:20:02.850791 application/epub+zip 923586 2025-07-21T09:20:22.598687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 722642 2025-07-21T09:20:13.368735 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 714165 2022-09-24T08:00:35.488125 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1047207 2025-07-21T09:20:00.413796 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1027330 2024-10-23T01:16:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16467 2025-07-21T09:20:22.743728 application/rdf+xml 12509 2025-07-21T09:20:02.997769 image/jpeg 2726 2025-07-21T09:20:02.924786 image/jpeg 538944 2025-07-21T09:20:01.937822 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