Publisher's Synopsis
Discourses and Addresses on Subjects of American History, Arts and Literature is a book written by Gulian C. Verplanck and published in 1833. The book is a collection of Verplanck's speeches and essays on various topics related to American history, arts, and literature. Verplanck was a prominent American lawyer, politician, and scholar who served in the US House of Representatives and was a professor of history and political economy at Columbia College.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of American history, literature, or culture. The first section focuses on the history of the United States, including the role of the Founding Fathers, the American Revolution, and the Constitution. Verplanck also discusses the importance of education and the need for a well-educated citizenry in a democratic society.The second section of the book is devoted to American literature, with Verplanck offering his insights on the works of several prominent writers, including Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Verplanck also discusses the importance of literature in shaping American culture and identity.The final section of the book explores the arts, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. Verplanck discusses the importance of art in creating a sense of national identity and pride, and he offers his thoughts on the state of the arts in the United States at the time of the book's publication.Overall, Discourses and Addresses on Subjects of American History, Arts and Literature is a fascinating look at the early years of American history and culture, written by a prominent scholar and politician who played an important role in shaping the country's intellectual and political landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
