Readings In American History (1921)

Readings in American History (1921) is a comprehensive collection of primary source documents and essays that cover the major events and themes in American history from colonial times to the early 20th century. The book is edited by David Saville Muzzey, a prominent historian and educator of the time, who has carefully selected and arranged the readings to provide a rich and diverse perspective on the American past.The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which covers a different period or topic in American history. The first chapter covers the discovery and exploration of America, while the following chapters explore the colonial era, the American Revolution, the early republic, and the Civil War. Later chapters cover the Reconstruction period, the rise of industrialization, the Progressive Era, and the emergence of America as a global power in the early 20th century.The readings in each chapter include primary source documents such as letters, diaries, speeches, and newspaper articles, as well as secondary source essays by prominent historians of the time. The documents and essays are carefully chosen to provide a range of perspectives on the events and issues of each period, including the perspectives of women, African Americans, Native Americans, and other marginalized groups.Overall, Readings in American History (1921) provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to American history through primary source documents and essays. It is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the rich and complex 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.