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Xix. An Analysis Of The Contemporary World's Search For Meaning, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold L. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart Jan 1958

Xix. An Analysis Of The Contemporary World's Search For Meaning, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold L. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section XIX: An Analysis of the Contemporary World’s Search for Meaning

Any analysis of the contemporary world which is to be valid must begin with the individual's own local situation and immediate problems. How far it ranges in space and time beyond this depends on the capacity, imagination, and intellectual staying power of those who begin such a quest. Because this book is written for students in the United States it will take this country as the platform from which to launch its analysis. This is not to imply that the European emphasis which has characterized our work thus far is now irrelevant. It is rather to face the fact that …

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Village Improvement, Nellie Albertine Briggs Jan 1901

Village Improvement, Nellie Albertine Briggs

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

A discussion of the first formulation in 1853 of Village Improvement Societies, whose overall goals included improving the aesthetic value of a town’s public property through use of its natural surroundings.

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The Daughters Of Liberty In Rhode Island, Nellie Albertine Briggs Jan 1901

The Daughters Of Liberty In Rhode Island, Nellie Albertine Briggs

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Chronicles the influence of the Daughters of Liberty in Rhode Island in securing economic independence from Great Britain. Notable Daughters include Betsy Ellery, Polly and Elizabeth Lawton, Massy Easton, Margaret, Mary and Elizabeth Champlin, Anne Vernon, Miss Brinley, Martha Ellery, Polly Wanton, Polly Bull, Lucy Ellery, Elizabeth and Mary Anthony, Patience and Sally Easton, Freelove Fenner, Dorcas Matteson, Abigail Salisbury, Sarah Dyer and Anna Aldrich.

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The College Settlement, Anna Brown Sherman Jan 1901

The College Settlement, Anna Brown Sherman

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An explanation of the development of college settlements in the late nineteenth century and an exploration in the possibility of bringing citizens of different backgrounds and means together in a more communal society.

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The New England Town, Arthur Earle Munro Jan 1900

The New England Town, Arthur Earle Munro

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An essay chronicling the history and importance of the social, political and evolutionary aspects of New England towns.

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Amusements In Colonial Times, Mildred Wayne Harvey Jan 1899

Amusements In Colonial Times, Mildred Wayne Harvey

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Explores the various pastimes of colonial New England, such as shooting, horse racing, sleighing parties, boating parties, fishing, ice skating and dancing.

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The British And French In Newport (First Prize Lippitt Prize Essay), Mary W. Dimock Jan 1898

The British And French In Newport (First Prize Lippitt Prize Essay), Mary W. Dimock

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An essay documenting the positive influences the French had over the town of Newport following hostilities between England and the U.S. colonies.

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Historical Collections Of The Indians In New England., Daniel Gookin Dec 1791

Historical Collections Of The Indians In New England., Daniel Gookin

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An account of the Indians of New England by Daniel Gookin, a magistrate of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Published in 1792.

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