American Ideals, Character and Life

“American Ideals, Character and Life” offers a profound exploration of the formative principles and societal values that have shaped the United States. Hamilton Wright Mabie delves into the historical, cultural, and moral dimensions of American identity, examining the influences of Puritanism, slavery, and the contributions of diverse groups such as the Huguenots. The book considers the impact of significant figures like John Harvard and John Woolman, alongside the essence of American experiences from Jamestown to the University of Virginia. Mabie also references literary and cultural touchstones, from “Nibelungenlied” to the “Marshes of Glynn,” providing a comprehensive understanding of the elements that have defined the American character. This work remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical and cultural roots of American society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.