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Explore the rich history of American writing with this Sampler, which offers tastes of the best American classics. From Ben Franklin’s famous autobiography to Huck Finn’s iconic raft journey on the Mississippi, from the trials of Captain Ahab as he hunts Moby Dick to the unique voices of slave writers, the special diversity of the American experience has produced a wealth of fascinating works. This Sampler will help you discover key American voices of the past that continue to inspire the world today.

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LOOMINGS.
Call me Ishmael. Some years ago--never mind how long precisely--having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating ...

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Compilation copyright 2008 by DailyLit.

License: Public Domain