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A Pictorial History Of The United States: With Notices Of Other Portions Of America North And South

A Pictorial History Of The United States: With Notices Of Other Portions Of America North And South

G. Goodrich, Samuel

Paperback

Art HistoryGeneral United States HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354506186
ISBN13: 9789354506185
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 6 2021
Pages: 518
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
See a continent take shape. History, made vivid in pictures. In this illustrated American history, Samuel G. Goodrich -- the celebrated Peter Parley -- offers a brisk, image-led united states historical overview, with notices that widen the lens to north and south America. Each chapter-sized scene distils major movements rather than drowning you in dates: american exploration and settlement, the turning points of the colonial and early republic, and the upheavals and inventions of nineteenth century America. Written for learners yet never condescending, it reads easily in short sittings and rewards a longer, cover-to-cover run. As a pictorial history volume and vintage history compendium, it is ideal for homeschool American history, handy as a student history study guide, and absorbing for anyone who prefers their past told with strong visual cues. The language reflects its era, but the purpose is timeless: to make names, places, and consequences memorable. Dip in for a single episode, or use it as a spine for discussion and narration-based lessons at home, in the library, or class. Goodrich helped shape how history was taught to generations, and this 19th century schoolbook reprint preserves that influential voice: confident, curious, and keen to connect events to everyday life. 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 who seek Peter Parley books, classic Americana, and an illustrated window onto the stories that built the Americas.

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