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
In a time of conflict between settlers and Native Americans, a young boy of mixed heritage must find his place while navigating a dangerous frontier teeming with blossoming relationships and imminent attacks.
By John Fox
Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy
A young surgeon recounts his journey through naval battles and personal goodbyes during the Civil War.
By John M. (John Mullin) Batten
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
In a village filled with ghost stories, a schoolteacher's pursuit of love turns into a terrifying encounter with a legendary headless rider.
By Washington Irving
The American Race A Linguistic Classification and Ethnographic Description of the Native Tribes of North and South America
Venture into a world of languages and cultures to uncover the untold stories of the first inhabitants of the Americas.
By Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison) Brinton
The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It
Discover a majestic wonder as this book takes you on a journey to a place of breathtaking beauty.
By George Wharton James
France and England in North America, Part III: The Discovery of the Great West (1870)
Venture into the untamed American West, where explorers battled the wilderness, sought legendary passages, and encountered the mysteries of a new world.
By Francis Parkman
A reply to "The affectionate and Christian address of many thousands of women of Great Britain and Ireland, to their sisters, the women of the United States of America."
During a time of war and injustice, women on both sides of the Atlantic unite in a moral battle against slavery, igniting change with conviction and courage.
By Harriet Beecher Stowe
Poems, Vol. IV
Find beauty in a world of emotion, nature, and society through the eyes of a poet reflecting on love, loss, and gratitude in this collection of early 20th-century verses.
By Hattie Howard
A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras
Venture into the heart of the American West to explore the thrilling story of a silver strike that lured dreamers and shaped a state.
By Dan De Quille
Prejudices, second series
A writer fearlessly attacks early 20th-century American literature, lamenting its lack of depth and originality.
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
A Child's Anti-Slavery Book Containing a Few Words about American Slave Children and Stories of Slave-Life.
Discover heart-wrenching tales of young enslaved children yearning for freedom and education amidst cruelty and family separation.
By Various
A Brief History of Upshur County
From untamed wilderness inhabited by Indigenous tribes to a thriving community shaped by resilient pioneers, witness the extraordinary transformation of a Texas county.
By G. H. Baird
The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis
Experience a dramatic tale of duty and destiny, where one man's journey becomes intertwined with the fate of the nation amidst the turmoil of war.
By Thomas Dixon
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Follow the remarkable transformation of a young apprentice who used ingenuity and determination to rise from poverty and help shape a nation.
By Benjamin Franklin
The Little Colonel
In Kentucky, a spunky girl brings light and the possibility of healing to her fractured family, despite the stern presence of her Colonel grandfather.
By Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston
The Doctor's Secret Journal
A surgeon's secret chronicle exposes the rampant abuse and bitter conflicts within a far-flung fort, revealing a raw glimpse into a forgotten era of military excess.
By Daniel Morison
The Chignecto Isthmus and Its First Settlers
Discover the untold stories of pioneers who shaped a region, fought for their beliefs, and built a community from the ground up in a new land.
By Howard Trueman
John Brown
Witness the gripping tale of a radical abolitionist who risked everything to shatter the chains of slavery, igniting a nation on the brink of civil war.
By W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois
The slave-auction
Witness the heartbreaking sale of human lives as families are torn apart under the hammer of injustice and greed.
By John Theophilus Kramer
An Old Man's Prayer
An aging man's heartbreaking story makes young soldiers swear off alcohol before marching off to war.
By George M. (George Melville) Baker