Discover the essence of America through this collection of works that capture the American spirit - from revolutionary ideals to social reform, from individual struggle to national identity.

Included in this collection:

• The Scarlet Letter - Hawthorne's tale of sin and redemption in Puritan America
• The Red Badge of Courage - Crane's Civil War coming-of-age story
• Common Sense - Thomas Paine's revolutionary pamphlet
• The Jungle - Sinclair's exposé of industrial America
• Leaves of Grass - Whitman's celebration of American democracy

Essential for understanding American literature, history, and the ideals that have shaped the nation's character and conscience.