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Source(s):Rights of the Colonists. 8/1/2017, p417. 12p.

Abstract:Presents the report of the Committee of Correspondence to the Boston, Massachusetts town meeting, dated November 20, 1772, about the colonists' rights. Natural rights of the colonists as men; Rights of the colonists as Christians; Rights of the coloni...

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Source(s):International Covenant on Economic, Social, & Cultural Rights. 8/1/2017, p1. 11p.

Abstract:Presents the text of the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. Provisions of the covenant.

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Source(s):Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2009, p1. 6p.

Abstract:Presents the text of the International Declaration of Human Rights, a 1948 United Nations document. Various articles in the declaration.

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Source(s):Declaration of the Rights of Man & of the Citizen. 8/1/2017, p1. 2p.

Abstract:Presents the text of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen issued by National Assembly of France on August 26, 1789. Reasons for the Declaration; List of rights supported by the Declaration.

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Source(s):Mary's Meadow; 3/ 1/2008, p2-46, 45p

Abstract:Chapter 1 of the book "Mary's Meadow" is presented. It explores the lawsuit between the author's father against the Old Squire, a very rich neighbor who wants to buy the two fields beyond Mary's Meadow which belong to father. It features Saxon, a yello...

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Source(s):Badge of Infamy; 1/ 1/1963, p6-10, 5p

Abstract:Chapter II of the book "Badge of Infamy" is presented. It discusses various political and social issues such as the struggle of people for absolute freedom, the efforts of citizens to lobby for reforms and the organization of several pressure groups. I...

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Source(s):Jane Eyre: An Autobiography; 1/1/1847, p16-26, 11p

Abstract:Chapter 4 of the book "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" is presented. It explores the author's experience of being deprived by his aunt due to his sickness, in which he has been condemned to take meals alone and to sleep in the small closet away from his c...

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Source(s):Travels & Adventures of Monsieur Violet; 1/1/1843, p40-49, 10p

Abstract:Chapter Nine of the book "Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet" is presented. It explores the religion of the Shoshones' subdivision such as the Comanches, Apaches and Arrapahoes who believed in one God named Manitou. It highlights the arms and ac...

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Source(s):Mary Gray; 1/ 1/1909, p55-59, 5p

Abstract:Chapter 13 of the book "Mary Gray" is presented. It explores the feelings of General Drummond towards his sister-in-law where he and her daughter Nelly had hardly ever had a thought of certain affection grew up on Nelly's part for Lady Drummond. It cit...

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Source(s):Arena (Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation); 1/1/1891, p58-60, 3p

Abstract:The author reflects on the right of African Americans to seek social equality, education, and political participation in the U.S. He argues on the statement of white people that African Americans are incapable of self-government and in attaining high s...