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The American Soul
Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
by Jacob Needleman
ISBN: 1585421383
ISBN-13: 9781585421381
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A philosophy professor meditates on the legacy of America's founding fathers and, through biographical sketches, demonstrates how figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln embodied the ideals that were meant to shape the American community at large.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
Published date: 2002
Size: 5.75 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.45 pounds
Pages: 371
Publisher's Notes
In a series of concise portraits of America's founders, the author of Money and the Meaning of Life examines how the spiritual beliefs and vision of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and others shaped American history and culture and assesses the influence of the spiritual traditions of African slaves, Native Americans, and early mystical communities on early America.
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The American Soul: TK
Jacob Needleman
Tarcher. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
Jacob Needleman
New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 2002 Philosophy/Spirituality/American History Excellent condition. May have minor shelf wear. Text is clean and unmarked.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Ted Mihm, Bookseller (United States)
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The American Soul: Rediscovering The Wisdom of the Founders
Needleman, Jacob
New York: Putnam, 2002. Copy has lightly bumped endspines and corners with the bright DUST JACKET showing the same. Copy has a black remai nder mark on the lower text block. . First Edition. Hard Cover. VG+/VG+. 8vo. ( more information) Offered by Spivey's Rare Books, Maps and Fine Art (United States)
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AMERICAN SOUL : REDISCOVERING THE WISDOM
NEEDLEMAN, JACOB
PUTNAM PUBLISHING GROUP@. 2002. HARDCOVER W/JACKET. GOOD CONDITION. ( more information) Offered by Montclair Book Center (United States)
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"American Soul, The: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders"
Needleman, Jacob
NY: "Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc.", 2002. Hardcover 1st Edition 1st Printing NF/F 8vo - 371pp Bottom edge remainder mark. Contents clean and tight with Dj in a protective cover. ISBN: 1-58542-138-2 ( more information) Offered by ABI Books (United States)
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The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
Needleman, Jacob
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.: J P Tarcher, 2002 USED - Standard. Book/DJ have only minor reading wear; binding is square and tight; DJ has minor edgewear; aside from remainder mark on bottom of book text is clean and unmarked.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder. ( more information) Offered by Booksmart (United States)
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The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
Needleman, Jacob
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.: J P Tarcher, 2002 Fine/Fine; hardcover, clean inside and out. Pictorial dj. Philosopher/author explores the timeless truth hidden within the founding vision of the American nation. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by Harborview Books (United States)
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The American Soul : Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
Needleman, Jacob
New York:: Jeremy P. Tarcher / Putnam, 2002 Fine condition in bright, shiny Fine Dust Jacket. No chips. No tears. No creases. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder marks. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Chapter notes. Bibliography. Photo illustrations throughout, many in full-color. By the author of MONEY AND THE MEANING OF LIFE. Needleman takes a look at the inner beliefs and spiritual sensibilities of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, the American Indian, Walt Whitman, etc. From the Dust Jacket: "The distinguished philosopher and bestselling author offers a compelling new understanding of the meaning of America, from the spiritual vision of its founding fathers to the hope it can offer to our increasingly threatened world. At the heart of Jacob Needleman's THE AMERICAN SOUL is a call to rediscover the timeless truths hidden within the founding vision of the American nation. Embedded in the ideals of democracy, individual liberty and freedom of conscience is a view of human nature that echoes essential aspects of the wisdom that has guided every great civilization of the world. Free of all religious and philosophical dogma, and liberated from all historical and political cliches, this uniquely American vision..." . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Maroon spine / brown boards/DJ Not Price Clipped (25.95). 8vo. xxii, 371pp.. ( more information) Offered by About Books (United States)
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The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
Jacob Needleman
N. Y.: Jeremy P. Tarcher / Putnam, 2002. Hard cover is in very good +++++ condition as is the dust jacket with a small tear to bottom spine. Has a remainder mark to bottom edge otherwise is unmarked and tightly bound. . 1st printing. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. ( more information) Offered by Corliss Books (United States)
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THE AMERICAN SOUL: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
NEEDLEMAN, Jacob
NY: Tarcher, 2002 371 pp. First edition. Notes, bibliography. Dj: with very light edge and corner wear; spine panel w/a light crease down center - in protective glassine.. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good Plus. 6.25" x 9.25". ( more information) Offered by M. Kettner and Son, Booksellers (United States)
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THE AMERICAN SOUL: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
Needleman, Jacob
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.: J P Tarcher, 2002. Fine, unread copy, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket.. ISBN: 1585421383. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS AMERICAN SOCIAL VALUES. ( more information) Offered by Joe Staats, Bookseller (United States)
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The American Soul: TK
Jacob Needleman
Tarcher, 2002-02-04. Hardcover. New/New. as pictured and described,brand new hardbound with dust jacket in gift 0967854105 ( more information) Offered by Live Oak Books (United States)
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The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders
Needleman, Jacob
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.: J P Tarcher, 2002. (2002) on verso with complete number sequence including 1. Paper covered boards with quite bright gold spine lettering. Internally clean sound and unmarked except for author inscriptionon the half title page "To ....With Warm Regards Jacob needleman." Dust jacket not price clipped with no chips tears or fraying Quite collectable.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". ( more information) Offered by Reason Alone Rare Books (United States)
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