For the Record: A Documentary History of America

Bys: Shi, David E. and Mayer, Holly A.

For the Record: A Documentary History of America tells the stories of American history through in-depth primary sources, both textual and visual, that give students more opportunities to explore diverse voices from the past. A wide variety of longer archival sources--including government documents, newspapers, speeches, letters, and contemporary literature--are surrounded by carefully considered pedagogical features that help students understand big-picture context and dig deeply into the readings. The new edition incorporates feedback from a range of instructors to ensure wide appeal and strong classroom performance as well as a new focus on the diverse experiences of women in American history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324088834
• ISBN13: 9781324088837
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.2"