This is a vintage 1916 edition of American Literature for Secondary Schools by William B. Cairns, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of American Literature at the University of Wisconsin. Published by The Macmillan Company, this hardcover book offers a comprehensive survey of American literature tailored for secondary school students. The text aims to connect literary history with American history, emphasizing the continuous growth and development of American literary works through well-curated readings and critical analysis.
The book is bound in blue cloth with the title and author printed on the front cover and spine. It features aged, yellowed pages consistent with its early 20th-century publication date, adding to its collectible value. This edition is notable for its focus on essential literary pieces and contextual relationships, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, and collectors of early American educational materials.
