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Our Nation's Archive: The History of the United States in Documents
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by Jay Crosand Erik Bruun
Sales Rank: 163900
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 888 pages
Published by: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers May 1, 1999
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1579124143
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1579124144
ASIN: 1579120679
Book Dimensions:
11.2 x 8.9 x 2.8 inches
Weighs: 5.7 pounds
From School Library Journal
YA-This anthology of 1000 chronologically arranged primary sources spanning 300 years of American history is a worthy companion to Henry Steele Commager's Documents of American History (Prentice Hall, 1988). Bruun and Crosby have collected important public documents as well as sources that are as diverse as our nation's people: poetry by Anne Bradstreet, the history and words of "Yankee Doodle Dandy," Charles Lindbergh's remarks in Paris, Woolworth's merchandising tricks, Ernie Pyle's poignant column about the death of Captain Henry Waskow in the winter of 1944, and more. As the voices from history speak, one gains a vivid portrait of American life.
Linda A. Vretos, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Review
This anthology of 1000 chronologically arranged primary sources spanning 300 years of American history is a worthy companion to Henry Steele Commager's Documents of American History (Prentice Hall, 1988). Bruun and Crosby have collected important public documents as well as sources that are as diverse as our nation's people: poetry by Anne Bradstreet, the history and words of "Yankee Doodle Dandy," Charles Lindbergh's remarks in Paris, Woolworth's merchandising tricks, Ernie Pyle's poignant column about the death of Captain Henry Waskow in the winter of 1944, and more. As the voices from history speak, one gains a vivid portrait of American life. Linda A. Vretos, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. (From School Library Journal )
Reader Reviews
"Our Nation's Archive: The History of the United States in Documents" is a phenomenal one-of-a-kind historical compendium that will thrill not only the historian and student, but also any citizen mildly interested in our country's evolution. At around 900 pages, it may seem daunting or just another dusty tome of boring text. Instead, it is fascinating and riveting, providing EVERY important direct source document associated with the U.S., from its birth to its continuation into the modern age. Brilliantly, editors Bruun and Crosby have also managed to include "documents" almost never included in history books -- speeches, articles and even poetry -- related to the primary documents of the events of the particular period. For example, official documents pertaining to the Great Depression are reprinted, along with a section from John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath," a novel of people who lived and suffered through those Dust Bowl days. Likewise, not only is the Executive Order interning Japanese Americans during World War II included, so is a side-bar describing the impact on Japanese American families who lost all of their property. In an age when everything in society seems to revolve around the latest technological advancement, it is very centering to go through this book and read the true historical achievements of these incredible United States. Vividly illustrating its tragedies, as well as the justice and injustice done in the name of this nation, this book is truly like no other. From the Declaration of Independence and the courts, to the true voices of vaunted politicians in their own words as well as the views of everyday citizens, events come to life in as astonishing a publishing accomplishment to come along in decades. With a "couldn't-be-cheaper" price, this edition deserves to be in every home, library and school room in America. Even if you thought you knew the history of the United States from sea to shining sea, there is plenty inside these pages to surprise, delight or even sadden and sicken the most careful scholar. Looked at in its entirety, this single volume not only educates, but in this new millennium, provides a sobering atmosphere to ponder the future of the country and every person's role as a responsible citizen. Bravo!!
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