The Just Pride of Patriotism: Great Words from American History Presented in the Context of the Events That Inspired Them 1607-1857

By William J. Rita

With words of our forefathers The Just Pride of Patriotism tells the story of America in an exciting way and in quizzes tests your knowledge. Banished Ann Hutchinson relates her sad departure. Mary Rowlandson meets her captor, King Philip. Scott addresses the Cherokees before the Trail of Tears. Tecumseh rebuffs Harrison. Red Jacket asks for relgious tolerance. Words of Roger Wiliams foreshadow the 1st Amendment; those of Penn the 5th. Otis and Pit eloquently foreshadow the 4th. At Bunker Hill Potter waits to see "the whites of their eyes". At San Jacinto Houston hears the cry "Remember the Alamo!" Retired President Washington accepts command of the American army. Lincoln explains Jefferson's famous phrase. A plaque in England calls Hooker "The father of American democracy; in New York one honors martyred general Montogmery. Words on a stone pay tribute to John Andre. Perry in Yokohama hears words of friendship. Nathan Sageant witness with awe the first use of the telegraph.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419692674
• ISBN13: 9781419692673
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 5.8"