In partnership with the library of congress, cspan brings you books that shaped america. In this program, mark twains adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Written as a sequel, the book is often called the Great American novel. In the book Huckleberry Finn he escapes down the Mississippi River. Along the way they encounter steamships. Mark twain used a number of dialects and colloquial expressions to go straight light along the mississippi, satire, hypocrisy and racism. Since the publication, Huckleberry Finn has been controversial and relevant. Welcome to books that shaped america, a series that looks at how books have influenced we are today. In partnership with the library of congress, the series is exploring different viewpoints and we are glad you are joining us. So far, we looked at foundations of expansion, slavery and the legal system. Tonight, we travel along the Mississippi River and explore a book called one of the Great American novels. Published in 1884, itas controversial from
In partnership with the library of congress, cs that explorespa keys literature that had a profound impact on the country. In this program mark twains adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Written as a sequel to the adventures of tom sawyer, mark twains adventures of parco perry finn is called the Great American novel. In the books, huck finn steals away from the civilizing influence of the widow douglas and his alcoholic father. Byandby he joins up with jim and they make their way down the Mississippi River, along the way they encounter steamships, rival clans, swindlers and murderers. Told through the eyes of an adolescent huck, mark twain used a number of dialects and colloquial cool expressions to illustrate life along the mississippi in the 18 80s. Satire to highlight the hypocrisy and racism of the time. Since its publication in 1880 four, adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been continually controversial and relevant. Both a bestseller and a band book. Welcome to books that shaped amer
An hour minimum wage. Looking at live pictures after protest kicking off in times square new york. David well get to those in a moment. Victory for Trump Campaign, florida prosecutor announcing will they not prosecute Trumps Campaign manager cory douse does because of alleged battery of Michelle Fields because the evidence doesnt support a conviction. Blake burman has the details. Reporter hi, david. Trump campaign is trying to move forward from the event after the Campaign Manager Corey Lewandoski put this criminal potential episode behind him. Let me take you back to march 8th. It was . Jupiter, florida. Donald trump was holding a press event after winning a couple states. There he is walking out as you see in the video, sir rounded by Corey Lewandoski, his Campaign Manager and Michelle Fields, a breitbart reporter. Jupiter police said there was probable cues to charge lewandoski for simple battery, grabbing her arm and turning her back. They also add the state attorneys office, dave
I. E. , republican americans. I think it would be a good thing. This again, mr. Speaker, this will be our third attempt to work with the harry reid democrats to keep the government open but i want to say this also say this. Nds on i want to let me mention, we had 17 shutdowns since 1976 and some might say, thats when we had split government. In 1977 could i have another minute . The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Kingston in 1977, 9 government shut down three separate times. And the democrats controlled the house, the democrats controlled the senate and there was a democrat in the white house. Indeed, over the history of the last 25 years, there have been a number of Government Shutdowns. Until the senate, the house and the white house sat down and negotiated. And thats all were saying tonight. Is you know what . We understand we dont control government, but we are willing to negotiate. It is time for cooler heads to prevail in the u. S. Senate. Its
That is it for special report, fair, balanced and unafraid. Greta goes on the record right now. Tonight, on the record, all three president ial candidates under one roof and you will hear from each of them right here. Donald trump, senator ted cruz, and Governor John Kasich all speaking tonight at the 2016 new york state republican gala. On the record has Live Team Coverage from inside the Grand Hyatt Hotel to outside. On the street of new york city where protesters are right now lining up. The big night right here on fox news kicks off with the on the record Griff Jenkins inside the gala. Griff . Greta, it is going to be a very big night with although candidates coming here. They dont want to miss this one as they duke it out here in the empire state. Its actually running a little behind schedule. Behind me you see the waiters and waitresses actually setting the table. Im not sure what theyre in for. But our viewers are in for an awful lot because you
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