The Creation of the American Republic

[Quick Karl]

I have an idea, an awesome idea actually!

First - I have both the printed and Kindle versions off the book, and for those so inclined I recommend the Kindle version. You can download the Free Kindle App for PC or, God forbid, MAC, here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000493771

Then you can buy the Kindle version of the book here: http://www.amazon.com/1776-1787-Published-Omohundro-Institute-Williamsburg-ebook/dp/B004OEINIE/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1410065646&sr=1-1&keywords=the+creation+of+the+american+republic

Then, we can cut and paste excerpts from the Kindle App, like this for instance:

Americans found all of these displays of superiority of status particularly detestable, in fact “more odious than in any other country.”63 Men in both northern and southern colonies, but particularly in New England, repeatedly expressed their disgust with the “certain Airs of Wisdom and superiority” and the “fribbling Affectation of Politeness,” of those groups and families, particularly those “insolent minions” surrounding the royal governors. “The insults they, without any provocation under Heaven, offer to every person who passes within their reach, are insufferable.”64

Wood, Gordon S. (1998-04-06). The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787 (Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia) (p. 74). The University of North Carolina Press. Kindle Edition.

Then we can debate like gentlemen over what we've actually read - and at the end of each small exercise, we can insult each other's dignity just so we doing ruin this forum completely...

PS. Pretty good quote, huh?

I'll even go one further - I offer to gift the Kindle version to NowhereInTime, if you haven't already gotten it - but you have to swear you will actually read at least 1-hr each week, so we can cut and paste and compare our thoughts.

[onan]

Phenomenal idea.

[paladin1991]

Great idea.  NIT.  Are you down for it?  Sounds a bit like an open hand is being offered here.

[DigitalPigSnuggler]

I have an idea, an awesome idea actually!

Oh, just cut loose and go with fabulous



WHAT displays?  WHAT groups and families?  This quote becomes ambiguous without context.

PS. Pretty good quote, huh?

It's as fabulous as a treefull of lavender parakeets.  As fabulous as a clutch purse on Tony night.  As fabulous as a pink koala hugging a rainbow.  fabulouser, even.