Instead of beginning this history of the Americans by generalities, I should wish to conclude the work by such results; but it may frequently be needful to deviate from this plan, and present results as they happen to arise from the facts and events.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
The path before me is direct and plain; ought I to deviate?
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft