Harper'S Encyclop�dia Of United States History From 458 A.D. To 1909: Based Upon The Plan Of Benson John Lossing (Volume I)

Enter a nation in the making. History lives on every page. Harper's Encyclopaedia of United States History, Volume I, opens a sweeping united states history encyclopedia that follows the story of early America to 1900s with precision and colour. Conceived on the plan of Benson John Lossing, one of the 19th century's most respected narrators of the republic, it charts exploration, colonial to Civil War America, Reconstruction and the rise of the nineteenth century United States through clear, tightly focused entries. Presidents and major events sit alongside turning points in law, culture, and everyday life, forming a comprehensive chronological US history that can be dipped into or read as an unfolding national saga. At once biographical dictionary of Americans and wide-ranging american historical reference book, this classic volume gathers articles on notable figures, communities, conflicts and institutions across the continent. Its concise, carefully crafted pieces make it an ideal reference for history students, a practical research tool for genealogists tracing family stories through wars and migrations, and a rich browsing companion for anyone curious about how the United States grew, struggled and changed. As the opening instalment in a renowned multi volume American history set, the Lossing American history encyclopedia has long been prized by libraries, scholars and serious readers. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for readers, researchers and classic-literature collectors alike.