Project Gutenberg 2024-05-29 Public domain in the USA. 152 Lowell, James Russell 1819 1891 Wilbur, Homer Meliboeus-Hipponax Stone, Henry American ideas for English readers $aBoston :$bJ. G. Cupples Co., $c1892. Eleven addresses delivered in England from November 6, 1880, to November 23, 1888. Carol Brown, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "American Ideas for English Readers" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of speeches and essays written in the late 19th century. This book encapsulates a series of addresses made by Lowell during his time as the United States Minister to Great Britain, highlighting American values, culture, and the importance of Anglo-American relations. The work explores the sentiments that bridge the shared heritage of the English-speaking world, while also addressing social and political themes relevant to both nations. The content showcases various occasions where Lowell articulates the essence of American identity and aspirations, promoting a nuanced understanding between the two countries. Notable speeches include his reflections at prestigious institutions such as the Edinburgh Philosophical Institution and before the London Chamber of Commerce. Through humor, eloquence, and personal anecdotes, he expresses his hope for deeper friendship and collaboration, while also offering critiques of societal norms and expectations. This blend of diplomatic charm and cultural critique serves to strengthen the ties between America and England, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical perspectives on international relations and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/americanideas00lowerich/page/n11/mode/2up 20211014213229lowell 1892 US Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Speeches, addresses, etc., American PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: American Literature 112540 2025-06-29T07:35:02.310124 text/html 87902 2024-06-05T03:15:34 text/html 467409 2025-06-29T07:35:05.928093 application/epub+zip 465942 2025-06-29T07:35:03.243130 application/epub+zip 151008 2025-06-29T07:35:02.757075 application/epub+zip 400663 2025-06-29T07:35:07.981055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379511 2025-06-29T07:35:05.450138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95486 2025-06-29T07:35:02.046051 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75501 2024-06-05T03:15:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16506 2025-06-29T07:35:08.120049 application/rdf+xml 8348 2025-06-29T07:35:02.926043 image/jpeg 1647 2025-06-29T07:35:02.840193 image/jpeg 565888 2025-06-29T07:35:02.333050 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