The American Book of Days

Book Overview

Completely updated Fourth Edition expands the coverage of American History with nearly double the number of articles. For each day of the year, several essays explore signifigant events at their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824205936
• ISBN13: 9780824205935
• Release Date: November 1978
• Publisher: H. W. Wilson
• Length: 1214 Pages
• Weight: 4.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 10.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

A highly recommended, core reference title.

Now in an updated and expanded new edition, The American Book Of Days features 850 essays marking important anniversaries and the birthdays of history-making Americans throughout the 366 days of the year (including February 29th). All American holidays and pivotal moments are noted as readers can delve into fascinating and often overlooked accounts connected to otherwise familiar facts of American history from the discovery of American by Europeans down through to today. Cross-reference and an extensive index make information easy to find, while expanded appendices feature historical documents. A highly recommended, core title for school and community library American history and reference collections, The American Book Of Days is enhanced for students and researchers with approximately one hundred photographs and other illustrations.