The Americans

This book is a comprehensive overview of American history, from the pre-Columbian era to the early 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, and social history. The author, Calvin Colton, was a prominent intellectual and reformer of his time, and his work is an important document of American history in its own right.
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