PORTRAIT OF AMERICA is an anthology of essays written by some of America's most eminent historians. The collection maintains a loose biographical focus. The essays in this secondary-source reader humanize American history by portraying it as a story of real people with whom students can easily identify. More than 25 percent of the essays in the Tenth Edition are new; many from books that have been nationally and internationally recognized for their insight; accuracy; and timeliness; ensuring that the readings continue to be provocative and trustworthy. Each selection is preceded by an introduction for context; and a helpful glossary identifies important individuals; events; and concepts. Study questions follow each selection; prompting students to make comparisons between the readings.
#323829 in Books Craft William and Ellen 2014-08-20 2014-07-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.23 x .17 x 4.98l; .0 #File Name: 048679348664 pagesRunning a Thousand Miles for Freedom Or the Escape of William and Ellen Craft from Slavery
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