America's Advancement

<p>America's Advancement offers a compelling glimpse into the progress of the United States during its first century. Illustrated with one hundred superb engravings on steel this volume captures the scenery history biography statesmanship literature science and art that defined the nation's early development.</p> <p>Originally published in 1876 this book provides a valuable historical record of American aspirations and achievements. Charles Edwards Lester's work reflects the optimism and ambition of a young nation striving for greatness. Readers will find insights into the social cultural and technological advancements that shaped the United States into a global power. A fascinating resource for historians students and anyone interested in the American story.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>