books by David M. Potter
books:
The Impending Crisis, 1848-1861
20 reviews
David M. Potter
Harper Perennial
, 1977
A refreshing approach to the pre-Civil War era
Written in the 1970's, and finished by a colleague, David Potter's depiction of the 1848-1861 timeframe is a finely researched book on the subject. Most importantly though, unlike other writers and historians (in particular James McPherson) who look back on this time with modern day hindsight, Potter writes a book which follows this time as it was, with all the issues and ebbs and flows of that ...
The Democratic Experience: A Short American History
Louis Wright
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Clarence L. Ver Steeg
, ...
Scott, Foresman & Co.
, 1964
People of Plenty : Economic Abundance and the American Character
2 reviews
David M. Potter
The University Of Chicago Press
, 1954
Brilliant??as in, truly illuminating
This is one of the seminal books on understanding what it means to be an American, and on what makes our character distinctive, if not utterly unique. Potter was a remarkable professor of American History at Stanford, where his final lecture in my Junior year taught me what the phrase " the crowd lept to its feet" meant. Among other remarkable traits, Potter never once uttered that or any ...
Tale of Peter Rabbit
25 reviews
Beatrix Potter
Scholastic
, 1987
A Classic Tail...er, Tale
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT, by Beatrix Potter, has enchanted both children and adults for generations. An exciting adventure book for the wee ones, THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT is the story of Peter, who is very naughty. Peter disobeys his mother, and goes to Mr. McGregor's garden, where he gets into all manner of trouble. While Peter does eventually make it home, he is wet, sick, and has lost his ...
People of Plenty Economic abundance and the American character
David M. potter
Phoenix Books
, 1969
1969 - 217 pages. Blue, green and yellow cover. Cover has drawing of grapes and vines. Sociology text punlished by University of Chicago Press - First published in 1954 - 1969 is 12th impression.
Textiles: Fiber to Fabric
1 review
Bernard P. Corbman
,
M. David Potter
Gregg McGraw-Hill
, 1967
A top-Notch Reference on Textiles & Fabric Production and Use
From Preface [1967]: "[This book] places stress on the comparison, selection, usage, and care of fabrics and merchandise items as well as the theory and processes underlying their manufacture and development. New methods of finishing, such as improved wash and wear for cottons, permanent press for all-cottons and cotton blends, durable press for wools, fabric bonding, and foam laminating, ...
The South and the Sectional Conflict
David M. Potter
ACLS Humanities E-Book
, 2008
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Democratic Authority: A Philosophical Framework
Obama: The Essential Guide to the Democratic Nominee
Democratic National Convention 2008: Obama's Mile High Moment
The Americans: The Democratic Experience
Discussion as a Way of Teaching: Tools and Techniques for Democratic ...
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Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions
Self-Publishing Simplified: Experience Your Publishing Dreams With ...
Inspired By The Bible Experience: The Complete Bible
Read-Aloud Handbook
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The 2010 Meltdown: Solving the Impending Jobs Crisis
The impending crisis of the South: how to meet it. By Hinton Rowan ...
Impending Crisis: Too Many Jobs, Too Few People
Hubbert's Peak: The Impending World Oil Shortage (New Edition)
The Family Legacy: Creating Generational Wealth...Preparing for the ...
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