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Great American authors since 1650: 1856-1906
After the Civil War the modern American novel took shape ... It was led by Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain and Henry James. It was also the time that the American literary voice came from everyone and from everywhere. Presented by Jane Kaczmarek, this...
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19th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 8. 1882-1900
American history, 19th century American history, United States history, and 19th century United States history are emphasized in this eighth and final 19th Century Turning Points program. America entered the 19th century as an agricultural nation of...