An essential read for both progressives and conservatives, this ‘little red book’ challenges modern patriotism, calling for a return to the ideals on which our democracy was founded Over the course of a generation, patriotism in America has been hijacked by the right and abandoned by the left. But the principles and values of true patriotism—country above self, contribution above consumption, stewardship over exploitation, freedom with responsibility, purpose through sacrifice and service, pragmatism, a fair shot for all—are inherently progressive. Written in the pamphleteering style of Thomas Paine (Common Sense), The True Patriot challenges progressives to reclaim patriotism and spells out just how to do it. This powerful and timely “little red book” combines a manifesto, a ten-principle plan, a model speech, and a moral code. Throughout, it weaves between the words of the authors and excerpts from foundational American texts and speeches, as well as a parade of iconic American images.

Frontispiece; Governor Arthurs painted proclamation, c.1828; p.39; Battles by the blacks, Sydney, 1806, (notes on clashes between groups of natives, including Bennelong, methods of warfare); p.92-93; News from Moreton Bay... narrative of the sufferings of Thomas Pamphlet and John Finnegan, 1823; p.99-101; A true account of the notorious Musquito, 1825; p.122; Death of King Boongarie, 1830; p.133-135; An atrocious murder by the black natives of Van Diemens Land; p.168-171; Letter & broadsheet on wreck of the Sir Charles Eaton on Murray Is., 1834, includes shell & skull image; p.176-179; Shipwreck of the Stirling Castle, 1836, murder of Capt. Fraser as described by wife Eliza, description of natives appearance & food; p.198-199; Slaughter of the blacks..., 1838; p.248; Supposed murder of a portion of the passengers and crew of the ketch Vision (Percy Island)

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