Copyright 1925, by the
American Library Association
Published August, 1925
PRINTED IN THE U. S. A.
WHY THIS COURSE IS PUBLISHED
This course has been prepared for men and women, and for young people out of school, who wish to know more about the literature of America. It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books. The books are arranged for consecutive reading. They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen. If you wish to pursue the subject further, the librarian of your Public Library will be glad to make suggestions. If you desire to increase your knowledge in other fields, you are referred to the other courses in this Reading with a Purpose series, and to your Public Library.
The American Library Association
THE AUTHOR
Dallas Lore Sharp has won distinction as naturalist, teacher and man of letters.
As a country-bred boy, a student at Brown University, assistant professor and since 1908 professor of English at Boston University, for many years also farmer and naturalist at his home in the hills of Hingham, father, teacher and comrade of four boys of his own, his career has developed consistently and happily, work and recreation following the same path. In his literary labors and teaching he has never lost the enthusiasm of the amateur. He is a keen observer of nature and human nature and a lifelong student, teacher and lover of literature.