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LoC No.: 01029358
Title: The Hoosiers
Original Publication: United States: The Macmillan Company,1900.
Series Title: National Studies in American Letters
Note: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, 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 Libraries.)
Summary: "The Hoosiers" by Meredith Nicholson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the cultural, social, and literary evolution of Indiana, highlighting the state's development and the various forces that shaped it over time. Nicholson presents a nuanced portrayal of the Hoosier identity, countering common stereotypes about the inhabitants with a deeper understanding of their contributions to American culture. At the start of "The Hoosiers," the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Indiana's historical context, emphasizing how the state's origins and early inhabitants influenced its intellectual life. He discusses the complex relationship between the Hoosiers’ pioneering past and their eventual emergence as a community capable of substantive literary and cultural output. The opening chapters introduce the state's formation and early demographics, providing a backdrop for the subsequent discussion about the development of education and cultural enlightenment in Indiana. Through a meticulous review of historical influences and prominent figures, Nicholson argues that the progress of Indiana should be recognized not merely as a series of literary achievements but as a collective effort to uplift the community's general cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947
EBook No.: 66276
Published: Sep 12, 2021
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- Indiana
Subject: Indiana
Subject: Indiana -- Social life and customs
LoCC: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley.
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01029358
Title: The Hoosiers
Original Publication: United States: The Macmillan Company,1900.
Series Title: National Studies in American Letters
Note: Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, 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 Libraries.)
Summary: "The Hoosiers" by Meredith Nicholson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the cultural, social, and literary evolution of Indiana, highlighting the state's development and the various forces that shaped it over time. Nicholson presents a nuanced portrayal of the Hoosier identity, countering common stereotypes about the inhabitants with a deeper understanding of their contributions to American culture. At the start of "The Hoosiers," the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Indiana's historical context, emphasizing how the state's origins and early inhabitants influenced its intellectual life. He discusses the complex relationship between the Hoosiers’ pioneering past and their eventual emergence as a community capable of substantive literary and cultural output. The opening chapters introduce the state's formation and early demographics, providing a backdrop for the subsequent discussion about the development of education and cultural enlightenment in Indiana. Through a meticulous review of historical influences and prominent figures, Nicholson argues that the progress of Indiana should be recognized not merely as a series of literary achievements but as a collective effort to uplift the community's general cultivation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947
EBook No.: 66276
Published: Sep 12, 2021
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- Indiana
Subject: Indiana
Subject: Indiana -- Social life and customs
LoCC: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley.
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.