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Review of AMERICAN TRANSCENDENTALISM

Posted on February 11th, 2010

American Transcendentalism: A History by Philip F. Gura

Hill & Wang / November 20, 2007

ISBN: 978-0-8090-3477-2

Hardcover

During several decades leading up to the middle of America’s 19th century, arguably one of the most dynamic and pivotal periods of America’s brief history, an eclectic group of Americans (principally in New England) joined forces in a remarkable social, political, and religious experiment: Transcendentalism.

Professor Philip R.

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Review – The Afterlife of Edgar Allan Poe

Posted on February 5th, 2010

The Afterlife of Edgar Allan Poe by Scott Peeples

Camden House

ISBN 978-1-57113-357-1

Trade Paperback

Perhaps few authors are more significant to the development of the American short story than Edgar Allan Poe.

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Review – The French and Indian War

Posted on January 10th, 2010

The French and Indian War: Deciding the Fate of North America by Walter R. Borneman

HarperCollins

ISBN: 0060761849

Hardcover

In the middle of the 18th century, trouble was once again disturbing the balance of powers in Europe.

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