A Little History of the United States by Davidson, James West

A Little History of the United States

A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages...
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Author: James West Davidson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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A Little History of the United States by Davidson, James West

A Little History of the United States

$26.01

A Little History of the United States

$26.01
Author: James West Davidson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages

"This is a little history with a big heart, meant to be savored more than studied, read out loud like poetry, or perhaps sung like a hymn."--Joseph J. Ellis, author of Founding Brothers

"Davidson has written a work that should lead readers to reflect anew on America's past and present. . . . We can all use not just a good refresher course on American history, but also some good historical thinking on how we might better realize freedom, equality, and E pluribus unum."--Daily Beast

How did a land and people of such immense diversity come together under a banner of freedom and equality to form one of the most remarkable nations in the world? Everyone from young adults to grandparents will be fascinated by the answers uncovered in James West Davidson's vividly told A Little History of the United States. In 300 fast-moving pages, Davidson guides his readers through 500 years, from the first contact between the two halves of the world to the rise of America as a superpower in an era of atomic perils and diminishing resources.

In short, vivid chapters the book brings to life hundreds of individuals whose stories are part of the larger American story. Pilgrim William Bradford stumbles into an Indian deer trap on his first day in America; Harriet Tubman lets loose a pair of chickens to divert attention from escaping slaves; the toddler Andrew Carnegie, later an ambitious industrial magnate, gobbles his oatmeal with a spoon in each hand. Such stories are riveting in themselves, but they also spark larger questions to ponder about freedom, equality, and unity in the context of a nation that is, and always has been, remarkably divided and diverse.

Author: James West Davidson
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 09/13/2016
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.20w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780300223484

About the Author
James West Davidson, a widely respected historian, has written on American history and the detective work that goes into it, as well as books about the outdoors. He lives in Rhinebeck, NY.

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