About the book
When The American Democrat was first published in 1838, Cooper's position as America's first major novelist obscured his serious contribution to the discussion of American principles and politics.
Yet Cooper,\" says H. L. Mencken, \"was probably the first American to write about Americans in the really frank spirit . . . a simple, sound and sensible tract, moderate in tone and extraordinarily astute in its conclusions.\"
Cooper provides a concise statement of the principles of American democracy and of its social ramifications. He was concerned that these principles and our institutions would be perverted--especially by the confusion of an equality of rights with equality of condition.
Editions of The American Democrat
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780913966921
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When The American Democrat was first published in 1838, Cooper's position as America's first major novelist obscured his serious contribution to the discussion of American principles and politics.
Yet Cooper,\" says H. L. Mencken, \"was probably the first American to write about Americans in the really frank spirit . . . a simple, sound and sensible tract, moderate in tone and extraordinarily astute in its conclusions.\"
Cooper provides a concise statement of the principles of American democracy and of its social ramifications. He was concerned that these principles and our institutions would be perverted--especially by the confusion of an equality of rights with equality of condition.
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What is The American Democrat about?
When The American Democrat was first published in 1838, Cooper's position as America's first major novelist obscured his serious contribution to the discussion of American principles and politics.
Yet Cooper,\" says H. L. Mencken, \"was probably the first American to write about Americans in the really frank spirit . . . a simple, sound and sensible tract, moderate in tone and extraordinarily astute in its conclusions.\"
Cooper provides a concise statement of the principles of American democracy and of its social ramifications. He was concerned that these principles and our institutions would be perverted--especially by the confusion of an equality of rights with equality of condition.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The American Democrat?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues
Where can I read a sample of The American Democrat?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780913966921
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The American Democrat?
James Fenimore Cooper
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The American Democrat is available as paperback(ISBN 9780913966921)