The young American: or, Book of government and law : showing their history, nature and necessity : For the use of schools

"I have been induced to undertake this little book, the purpose of which is to make the nature, origin, and principles of government, and especially of our own, accessible to all, and if possible, familiar to our youth. I have written it for a home book, and a school book ... I have earnestly sought not to write a line or sentence, with a view to party effect."--Preface, p. [i]-iv. Includes questions for study