All Items 4 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 4 Contributor 1 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 4 Location 3 Amherst 4 Massachusetts 4 United States 4 Topic 3 College students' writings, American 4 Knowledge and learning 4 Fourth of July celebrations 1 Part Of 1 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 4 Genre 2 Essays 4 Notes 1 Subject 4 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Knowledge and learning 4 College students' writings, American – Massachusetts – Amherst 4 United States 4 Fourth of July celebrations 1 Our beloved country Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay on the United States and its destiny including how long its government, level of happiness and prosperity, and institutions might continue. In writing on the topic, he also discusses the downfalls of previous nations and kingdoms. Brooks argues that the judgement of God will determine the destiny of the nation and discusses national sins along with redeeming influences such as a spirit of reformation. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Our beloved country Our beloved country Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay on the United States and its destiny including how long its government, level of happiness and prosperity, and institutions might continue. In writing on the topic, he also discusses the downfalls of previous nations and kingdoms. Brooks argues that the judgement of God will determine the destiny of the nation and discusses national sins along with redeeming influences such as a spirit of reformation. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Our beloved country Our country Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay on the United States and its destiny including how long its government, level of happiness and prosperity, and institutions might continue. In writing on the topic, he also discusses the downfalls of previous nations and kingdoms. Brooks argues that the judgement of God will determine the destiny of the nation and discusses national sins along with redeeming influences such as a spirit of reformation. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Our country Sidney Brooks writings on the Fourth of July Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks writings on the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, and whether or not the common celebration of the holiday is in harmony with the spirit of "our free institution" (the United States). This document is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks writings on the Fourth of July