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BY THE SAME AUTHOR.

Tenth Thousand.

THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. A History. By Robert Mackenzie.Crown 8vo, Cloth Antique. Price 7s. 6d.

Presenting in a handy form a history of the great events and movements ofthe present century, in our own country, throughout the British Empire, on theContinent of Europe, and in America.

THE TIMES.—“A valuable addition to the library.”

THE SCOTSMAN.—“The central idea of the work and the chief aim of thewriter is displayed in his very evident design to trace the growth of free institutionsin the different States of Europe, and particularly in England.… No moreinstructive or more useful book could be put into the hands of the rising generationof the present day. The book is written in a terse and pointed style. Themovement is rapid throughout; and though the scene frequently changes, itscentral thought—that of the education of the race in the spirit of freedom—isnever lost sight of for a moment.”

DAILY REVIEW.—“Written with rare power and skill; from beginningto end the book is highly interesting and instructive. It is a political guide aswell as a history, and a safer guide with a more captivating manner will not easilybe found.”

T. NELSON AND SONS, LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND NEW YORK.

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America.
A History.

I.—THE UNITED STATES.
II.—DOMINION OF CANADA.
III.—SOUTH AMERICA, &c.

By ROBERT MACKENZIE

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London:
T. NELSON AND SONS, PATERNOSTER ROW.
EDINBURGH; AND NEW YORK.
1882.

[All Rights Reserved.]

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CONTENTS.

THE UNITED STATES.
BOOK FIRST.
I.DISCOVERY,11
II.COLONIZATION,18
III.VIRGINIA,22
IV.NEW ENGLAND,28
V.THE NEW ENGLAND PERSECUTIONS,38
VI.WITCHCRAFT IN NEW ENGLAND,43
VII.THE INDIANS,46
VIII....

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