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"American Biography, Or, an Historical Account of Those Persons Who Have Been Distinguished in America, As Adventurers, Statesmen, Philosophers, Divines, Warriors, Authors, and Other Remarkable Characters" by Jeremy Belknap, offers a valuable glimpse into the lives of significant individuals who shaped the early history of the United States. This collection provides biographical sketches of diverse figures, from explorers and political leaders to theologians and military heroes, painting a rich tapestry of early American life. Written in the late 18th century, Belknap's work serves as an important historical document, offering insights into the values, challenges, and aspirations of a nascent nation. Readers interested in the formative years of the United States will find this volume an engaging and informative resource, illuminating the lives and legacies of those who contributed to its foundation. This 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 will 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. This 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. As 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