Colonial America
K. David Goss
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Colonial America
by K. David Goss, A. A. Grishin
Published
2021
Publisher
ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pages
228
ISBN-13
9781440864278
Description
This book provides the essential, primary documentation needed to clarify, readjust, and, in some cases, destroy the many commonly held myths of America's colonial past. America's past is in many respects misunderstood and distorted. Even our secondary-level and college classrooms are not always capable of correcting the common misconceptions about Columbus and his discovery; Jamestown, John Smith, and Pocahontas; the Salem Witch Trials; and even the American Revolution. What is often lacking in texts on these events and people is a narrative with a solid underpinning of primary sources that clearly explains how misconceptions began, how they were perpetuated, and finally how they made their way into contemporary American popular culture. Colonial America: Facts and Fictions separates myth from reality. The authors explore 10 popular myths about the period, each of which is examined in terms of its origin and how it became ensconced in American memory. It uses primary sources to explain the evolution of the myths and to inform readers about what actually happened. This book explains all of this, and most importantly exposes the modern reader to those essential primary source documents that clarify the distortions and disprove the popular misconceptions of the past.
Subjects
The Enduring Vision
The Constitution of the United States and related documents
Up from Slavery
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
De la démocratie en Amérique
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Colonial America?
This edition of Colonial America has approximately 228 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Colonial America?
For most readers, Colonial America typically takes between 4h 45m and 3h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Colonial America?
The estimated word count for Colonial America is approximately 57,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Colonial America?
Colonial America was written by K. David Goss, A. A. Grishin.
When was Colonial America published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.