{"product_id":"the-colonial-mind-vernon-louis-parrington-9781025561882","title":"The Colonial Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Colonial Mind\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a foundational exploration of the intellectual and social forces that shaped early America. As a cornerstone of intellectual history, this work examines the transition of European ideas into a uniquely American landscape, tracing the evolution of the national spirit from its Puritan origins through the rise of Jeffersonian democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative meticulously analyzes the conflict between institutionalized authority and the burgeoning desire for individual liberty, profiling the key figures and literary movements that defined the era. By examining the works of influential thinkers and writers, the text provides a comprehensive overview of the religious, political, and economic ideologies that governed colonial life. This scholarly study highlights the roots of American liberalism and the shifting perspectives that eventually led to the Revolution and the formation of a new national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Colonial Mind\"\u003c\/b\u003e remains an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the philosophical foundations of the United States and the complex interplay between literature and history in the development of the American intellect. It offers a deep dive into the ideas that forged a nation and continues to be a vital resource for students of American history and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 may 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vernon Louis Parrington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025561880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025561882\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d","brand":"Vernon Louis Parrington","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48623672230143,"sku":"9781025561882","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-colonial-mind-vernon-louis-parrington-9781025561882","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}