History - American
Discover a rich collection of texts that bring the story of the United States to life in the History - American category. From early colonization to pivotal moments like the Civil War and beyond, this selection covers diverse aspects of America's past. Explore detailed narratives and firsthand accounts that provide insights into the triumphs and challenges that shaped the nation. This category is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the unique threads of American history.
Erskine Dale—Pioneer
"Erskine Dale—Pioneer" by John Fox, Jr. is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Erskine Dale, a young boy wh...
By John Fox
The American Race A Linguistic Classification and Ethnographic Description of the Native Tribes of North and South America
"The American Race" by Daniel G. Brinton is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work aims to systematically classify and de...
By Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison) Brinton
The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It
"The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It" by George Wharton James is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehen...
By George Wharton James
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is a classic short story from the early 19th century, specifically during the Romantic era. This ta...
By Washington Irving
France and England in North America, Part III: The Discovery of the Great West (1870)
"France and England in North America, Part III: The Discovery of the Great West" by Francis Parkman is a historical narrative written during the late ...
By Francis Parkman
Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy
"Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy" by John M. Batten is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative offer...
By John M. (John Mullin) Batten
A Child's Anti-Slavery Book Containing a Few Words about American Slave Children and Stories of Slave-Life.
"A Child's Anti-Slavery Book" by Various is a collection of narratives and illustrations likely written in the mid-19th century, aimed at educating ch...
By Various
A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras
"A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines" by Dan De Quille is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a compreh...
By Dan De Quille
Poems, Vol. IV
"Poems, Vol. IV" by Hattie Howard is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This volume features a variety of poems that explore th...
By Hattie Howard
A Brief History of Upshur County
"A Brief History of Upshur County" by G. H. Baird is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book delves into the origins, settlemen...
By G. H. Baird
Prejudices, second series
"Prejudices, Second Series" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. The work delves into various facets...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
The Doctor's Secret Journal
"The Doctor's Secret Journal" by Daniel Morison is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This book contains the personal journal of M...
By Daniel Morison
The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It
"The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It" by Hinton Rowan Helper is a socio-political treatise written in the mid-19th century. The book add...
By Hinton Rowan Helper
The Chignecto Isthmus and Its First Settlers
"The Chignecto Isthmus and Its First Settlers" by Howard Trueman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the ea...
By Howard Trueman
The Great Conspiracy, Complete
"The Great Conspiracy, Complete" by John Alexander Logan is a historical account written during the late 19th century that delves into the origins and...
By John Alexander Logan
Porto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities
"Porto Rico: Its History, Products and Possibilities" by A. D. Hall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the ri...
By A. D. (Arthur D.) Hall
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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By Benjamin Franklin
The Little Colonel
"The Little Colonel" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a children's novel written in the late 19th century that spins the charming tale of a spirited young...
By Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston
Little Wolf: A Tale of the Western Frontier
"Little Wolf: A Tale of the Western Frontier" by Mary Ann Mann Cornelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on ...
By Mary Ann Mann Cornelius
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 4 of 4
"The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 4 of 4" by the American Anti-Slavery Society is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This publicat...
By American Anti-Slavery Society