Project Gutenberg 2017-07-07 Public domain in the USA. 181 Stephens, Kate 1853 1938 Ransom, Olive 05011052 American Thumb-prints: Mettle of Our Men and Women Puritans of the West -- The University of Hesperus -- Two neighbors of St. Louis -- The New England woman -- A New England abode of the blessed -- Up-to-date misogyny -- "The gullet science" -- Plagiarizing humors of Benjamin Franklin. Produced by Wayne Hammond 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 Thumb-prints: Mettle of Our Men and Women" by Kate Stephens is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the character and spirit of Americans, particularly focusing on the settlers of Kansas and their impact on society. Through detailed observations and reflections, the author explores the ideals and struggles of men and women in shaping their communities, highlighting the pioneering spirit and sense of purpose that defined their endeavors. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the complex nature of the Kansas populace, often misunderstood by outsiders as frenzied or extreme in their beliefs. However, Stephens argues that a deeper analysis reveals a resilient and independent community with roots in New England's Puritanism, which manifested in their pursuit of progress and human rights. The narrative weaves together historical references and personal anecdotes, painting a poignant picture of the early settlers as they navigated the challenges of pioneering life, from establishing schools and towns to grappling with issues like slavery and social reform. This portion establishes a rich context for understanding the contributions of these early American figures, setting the stage for the broader themes of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Women -- Social conditions National characteristics, American University of Kansas PS Text Category: History - American 355297 2025-09-22T05:45:55.807614 text/html 334551 2024-10-23T02:18:45 text/html 284384 2025-09-22T05:46:01.498538 application/epub+zip 285619 2025-09-22T05:45:57.161595 application/epub+zip 201810 2025-09-22T05:45:56.532548 application/epub+zip 387280 2025-09-22T05:46:04.758516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356210 2025-09-22T05:46:00.777534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272696 2022-09-25T02:46:44.717704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310079 2025-09-22T05:45:55.337567 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290172 2024-10-23T02:18:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16921 2025-09-22T05:46:04.893520 application/rdf+xml 16399 2025-09-22T05:45:56.629567 image/jpeg 2638 2025-09-22T05:45:56.581564 image/jpeg 255370 2025-09-22T05:45:55.841587 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 en.wikipedia