Harper'S Encyclopaedia Of United States History From 485 A.D. To 1905. (Volume I)

Journey through the making of a nation with one of the most authoritative guides to the American past. Harper's Encyclopaedia of United States History, Volume I, opens the story from the earliest encounters on the continent through the dramatic turning points that shaped a new republic. Every entry rewards the curious. Clear, concise articles, rich with biographical sketches, landmark events and defining ideas, turn a vast united states history encyclopedia into an engaging narrative of discovery and change. Compiled by renowned historian Benson John Lossing, this american historical reference book has long been valued as an illustrated american history volume that unites early American exploration history, colonial and revolutionary America, the young federal union, and the conflicts that led towards civil war and reconstruction history. Arranged for quick consultation yet satisfying to read at length, it serves equally as a reference for history students and as a dependable resource for history researchers tracing the course of 18th and 19th century America into the modern era of american history to 1905. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Essential to any comprehensive American history collection, it stands as a classic US history anthology: authoritative enough for the study, vivid enough for the armchair, and distinguished enough for the collector's shelf.