Step into a richly illustrated window on America’s past with this issue of the Magazine of American History. It pairs original narratives, portraits, and historical documents to illuminate people, places, and ideas from the nation’s early years and beyond.
The issue features a detailed look at historic homes, including the Schuyler House in Albany, with biographical context, early family connections, and the house as a stage for Revolutionary-era events. Alongside this, you’ll find essays on inventions, notable letters, and key moments in American history, all accompanied by period illustrations and maps that bring the era to life.
- In-depth article on the Schuyler House and the Schuyler family’s role in early Albany
- Curiosities of Invention tracing the roots of early mechanical ideas and leaders like McCormick and Edison
- Profiles, portraits, and illustrations that illuminate historical figures and sites
- Selected letters and extracts that reveal moments from the pre-revolutionary and revolutionary periods
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical homes, biography, and the documentary record of America’s cultural heritage.