Description
Hardcover is a bit faded and the corners are a little bent. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure. There’s a name on the front page with a address.
This well-worn copy of “Society and Thought in Early America” by Harvey Wish offers a captivating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural currents that shaped the formative years of the United States. Published in the mid-20th century, Wish’s seminal work explores the interplay between social forces and philosophical movements during the colonial and early republic periods. Drawing from a wealth of primary sources, the author delves into the influential ideas that permeated early American society, from Puritanism and the Enlightenment to the emergence of democratic ideals.
While the book’s exterior shows signs of its age and use, the clean pages and secure binding attest to its enduring value as a scholarly resource. The inscribed name on the front page adds a personal touch, hinting at the book’s journey through the hands of previous owners. For collectors and historians alike, this edition represents a tangible connection to a pivotal era in American intellectual history, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant debates and transformative thinking that shaped the nation’s foundations.
