A Treasury of American Literature, in Two Volumes: From the Beginning to 1860; From 1860 to the Present

xiv, 1119; ix, 967 pp. A collection of American writings, from letters and descriptions from the initial European explorers, through the masterpieces of the 20th century. Includes the following sections: Exploration, Settlement, and Travel; Religious Thought and Experience; The Issues of Democracy; The Reaffirmation of Democracy; The New Regionalism; Critical Reflections of a Changing America; The International Theme.