The first book of American history

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The FIRST BOOK of AMERICAN HISTORY by Henry Steele Commager A well-known writer and authority in the field of American history tells anew one of the most exciting stories in the world, that of the United States of America. Here is not a bare recitation of dates and facts, but a simply told and moving narrative of a land and its people. The crucial events of the nation's history are highlighted, and with great insight Dr. Commager explains the part America's people have played in them. In telling of the momentous centuries during which a weak little chain of colonies grew to be a world power, Dr. Commager catches the full sweep and splendor of his story, and history becomes truly colorful and alive. A book for readers of all ages. (See back flap) Illustrations by Leonard Everett Fisher HENRY STEELE COMMAGER has had a distinguished career in the field of American history, as educator, lecturer, and author. Among his books are America's Robert E. Lee; The American Mind; Living Ideas in America; America, Story of a Free Nation; and The Blue and the Gray. He has most recently been associated with Columbia University in New York, and Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. LEONARD EVERETT FISHER received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Yale Art School. He has been awarded the Weir Prize, the Winchester Fellowship, and the Pulitzer Art Prize. Among the books he has illustrated are The First Book of the American Revolution, and The First Book of New England.

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