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The Civil War and Reconstruction

Joe H Kirchberger

Portrays the American Civil War and its aftermath through such primary sources as memoirs, diaries, letters, contemporary journalism, and official documents

973.7
KIR

The Citizen's Handbook

T. J Stiles

973
CIT

The Conquest of the West

C. Carter Smith

Describes and illustrates the western territorial expansion of the United States, from post-Revolution territorial activities of the former thirteen colonies to the last military clashes in the early

978
CON

Bridging the Continent

C. Carter Smith

Describes and illustrates the opening up and settling of the Old West, its trails, canals, railroads, and other aspects, from the early migrations to the coming of the telephone, through a variety of

978
BRI

Voices From America's Past

Richard Brandon Morris, James Leslie Woodress

The history of the United States told through letters, diaries, memoirs and other contemporary documents.

973
MOR

Voices From America's Past

Richard Brandon Morris, James Leslie Woodress

The history of the United States told through letters, diaries, memoirs and other contemporary documents.

973
MOR

America's Gilded Age

Judith Freeman Clark

Traces the history of the United States from 1865 to 1901 through such primary sources as memoirs, diaries, letters, contemporary journalism, and official documents.

973.8
CLA

The 60s Reader

Kathleen Benson, James Haskins

973.92
SIX

The American Revolution

Erica Holley

Explores the political and historical climate surrounding the American Revolution, how it came about, and who supported it, through writings and illustrations of the time.

973.3
HOL