This detailed primary source reader focuses on political; diplomatic; and social history; presenting documents that include travel literature; religious sermons; newspaper articles; court testimony; and diary entries. An ideal companion for THE AMERICAN PAGEANT; this book can be used with any U.S. history survey text.
#239978 in Books 2006-06-30 2006-06-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.52 x .79 x 5.48l; .38 #File Name: 0486451429144 pages
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. I /Would Give This Book TEN Stars if Possible!By waycross48I found this little book to be one of the most interesting and well written diary/letters books I've ever read - and I have read MANY! Thankfully; the editors resisted the urge to "correct" spelling errors and grammatical mistakes; thus giving the reader a better understanding of the writer. I found myself drawn into the story immediately and couldn't wait to get to the next chapter/letter. Elinore Stewart was indeed a "writer" of the highest degree. Her ability to draw the reader into the story is unrivaled and her descriptions of the West - the sunsets; the mountains; fields of grain; the homesteads - everything she writes about seems to come alive. I found myself becoming extremely disappointed as I neared the end of the book; for I was left wanting MORE. Nothing less than a full NOVEL would have left me satisfied and even then; I'm sure I would have still wanted more. The reading is so enjoyable and flows beautifully so that even a young person doing research for a school project would enjoy this little book as reference material. I was sad to see my small book come to an end and would have loved to read more and more of the letters written to her old employer/friend. I heartily recommend this book to anyone seeking knowledge of women homesteaders in the American West; or to anyone simply wanting an enjoyable read where you are drawn into the life of the writer and her family before you even realize it.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. InspiringBy Constance FeathersThis book was a great read. My maiden name is Pruitt; which is not too common; and is why I chose it in the first place. I would certainly be proud to have Elinore as a relative; as she astounded me with her skills and fearlessness. She takes her child out camping overnight in the woods; where she kills their dinner; dresses it; cooks it over a fire she has started by herself. She does this because she considers it fun; but it was a tremendous amount of work; not to mention dangerous.I love her sense of humor. And this account tells us just how tough our pioneers were.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. They were made of hardy stuff!By BarbaraJLoved the letters. What a woman!!
