Main currents in American thought : an interpretation of American literature from the beginnings to 1920 - Parrington, Vernon Louis, 1871-1929. (New York : Harcourt, Brace & World, 1958)
v. 1. 1620-1800. The colonial mind.- v. 2. 1800-1860. The romantic revolution in America.- v. 3. 1860-1920. The beginnings of critical realism in America; completed to 1900 only.
Includes bibliographies and indexes.
Keywords: American literature -- History and criticism; Philosophy, American; United States -- Civilization; United States -- Religion; United States -- Politics and government