Documentary Source Book Of American History, 1606-1913 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163310779)

The Documentary Source Book of American History, 1606-1913 is a comprehensive compilation of primary source documents that cover the history of the United States from its early colonial beginnings to the early 20th century. The book is edited by William Macdonald, a noted historian and professor of history at Brown University.The book contains over 200 documents, including letters, journals, speeches, and official government documents, which provide a firsthand account of important events and trends in American history. The documents cover a wide range of topics, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, industrialization, immigration, and the women's suffrage movement.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific time period and topic. Each document is accompanied by an introduction and explanatory notes that provide context and historical background. In addition, the book includes a detailed index and bibliography, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the United States.Overall, the Documentary Source Book of American History, 1606-1913 is a comprehensive and authoritative collection of primary source documents that provides a unique and fascinating window into the history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William MacDonald
ISBN-10: 1163310778
ISBN-13: 9781163310779
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 668
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.34d