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In "In Hostile Red," Joseph A. Altsheler deftly crafts a gripping historical novel set during the tumultuous era of the American Civil War. Blending vivid characterizations with meticulously researc……続きを見る

In "The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair," Nathaniel Hawthorne crafts a richly layered narrative that intertwines personal history with the broader tapestry of American experience. Through the l……続きを見る

In "The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)", John M. Taylor explores the intricate tapestry of the witchcraft trials that plagued colonial Connecticut. Taylor employs a meticulo……続きを見る

In "Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson," Mary White Rowlandson delivers a harrowing account of her abduction by Native Americans during King Philip's War in 1675. Thi……続きを見る

In "The New English Canaan," Thomas Morton presents a rich tapestry of narrative blending personal memoir and socio-political commentary set in the early 17th-century New England. Written in an enga……続きを見る

This historical novel, set in the early 1600s describes the adventures of young Mayflower pilgrim, Elisabeth Tilley, who early in life became wise beyond her years as part of an ultimate immigration……続きを見る

History is dramaticーand the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history f……続きを見る

A short history of the siege of Detroit by Pontiac, chief of the Ottawas, as he banded together diverse tribes to try to stave off the inevitable English onslaught.続きを見る

A brief biographic sketch of the leader of the Jamestown colony. This sketch covers his capture and slavery to the struggles with the native Americans.続きを見る

In The Story of America, Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore investigates American origin stories--from John Smith's account of the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to Barack Obam……続きを見る

During the twenty years before the American Revolution, thirty-seven men acted as paid agent or lobbyists for the American colonies in England. The most famous among them were Benjamin Franklin, who……続きを見る

Imperial Entanglements chronicles the history of the Haudenosaunee Iroquois in the eighteenth century, a dramatic period during which they became further entangled in a burgeoning market economy, pa……続きを見る

In the traditional narrative of American colonial history, early European settlements, as well as native peoples and African slaves, were treated in passing as unfortunate aberrations in a fundament……続きを見る

"The Mystery of the Pinckney Draught" by Charles C. Nott is a captivating anthology that invites readers into the lesser-known corridors of American constitutional history. The centerpiece, "The Mys……続きを見る

In 'Pioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings', Mary Johnston masterfully interweaves historical narrative with vivid storytelling to explore the English colonial experie……続きを見る

In "The Quaker Colonies: A Chronicle of the Proprietors of the Delaware," Sydney George Fisher delves into the rich tapestry of the Quaker settlement in the Delaware Valley, exploring the intricate ……続きを見る

In "The Story of American History for Elementary Schools," Albert F. Blaisdell masterfully distills the vast narratives of American history into an accessible and engaging format tailored for young ……続きを見る

This time, let’s focus on how the early settlers lived in North America. Remember that to them, the North American weather and environment were new and challenging. They had to adapt in order to sur……続きを見る

Before the Europeans stepped foot on the Americas, the natives laid claim on the land. In this book, we’re going to learn about the changes that happened after Europeans have conquered North America……続きを見る

A gripping biography of Stephen Hopkins, the unlikely hero who shaped early America. Sometime between 1610 and 1611, William Shakespeare wrote The Tempest, inspired by the real-life shipwreck of the……続きを見る

2021 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine How taking Indigenous sovereignty seriously can help dismantle the structural racism encountered by other people of color in the United States Settle……続きを見る

In "Narrative of Mr. John Dodge during his Captivity at Detroit," John Dodge presents a compelling first-hand account of his experiences during the tumultuous period of the War of 1812. The narrativ……続きを見る

Gage's Instructions brings together a remarkable array of 18th-century historical accounts and reflections that delve into the complexities of military strategy and colonial governance. This antholo……続きを見る

In "The Fathers of New England: A Chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths," Charles McLean Andrews meticulously chronicles the origins and evolution of Puritan societies in New England during the 17t……続きを見る

In "A Character of the Province of Maryland," George Alsop provides an intricate and engaging account of life in 17th-century Maryland, blending personal observation with a keen socio-political anal……続きを見る

In "Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam," John S. C. Abbott meticulously chronicles the life and governance of Peter Stuyvesant, highlighting his pivotal role in the administr……続きを見る

In "The Puritans," Arlo Bates explores the profound influence of Puritan thought and culture on the development of American identity. Written with a vivid literary style that intertwines historical ……続きを見る

The "Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680" is an invaluable primary source that provides a meticulous account of Dutch colonial activities in North America during the late 17th century. Written i……続きを見る

In the treacherous swamps of southeast Missouri, a different kind of Civil War was waged. Meriwether Jeff Thompson was one of the most intriguing but least-known Missouri participants in the Civil W……続きを見る

This book explores in unprecedented detail the theological thinking of John Witherspoon during his often overlooked ministerial career in Scotland. In contrast to the arguments made by other histori……続きを見る