American Realities: Historical Episodes from First Settlements to the Civil War, Volume 1 (8th Edition) - Softcover

Youngs, J. William T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205764126 ISBN 13: 9780205764129

Publisher: Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

Designed as a secondary source reader for introductory-level survey courses in American History.

 

American Realities : Historical Episodes from First Settlements to the Civil War, Volume 1, 8/e a best-selling collection of secondary sources, integrates the lives of Americans with their respective time periods, and depicts a diverse American experience that challenges the students' preconceived notions of history.

 

This edition includes new scholarship and revised, more streamlined writing in existing chapters. The clarity of the author's unique, anecdotal writing style successfully engages students in an exploration of memorable historical characters and significant events.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

American Realities: Historical Episodes from First Settlements to the Civil War, Volume 1, 8/ea best-selling collection of secondary sources, integrates the lives of Americans with their respective time periods, and depicts a diverse American experience that challenges the students' preconceived notions of history.

 

This edition includes new scholarship and revised, more streamlined writing in existing chapters. The clarity of the author's unique, anecdotal writing style successfully engages students in an exploration of memorable historical characters and significant events.

About the Author:

J. William T. Youngs, award-winning historian and editor of Pacific Northwest Forum, has been teaching American history at Eastern Washington University since 1972. He has also written many book reviews for the Seattle Times and is the author of Eleanor Roosevelt: A Personal and Public Life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0205764126
• ISBN 13: 9780205764129
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288