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History - American

From revolution and republic to slavery, civil war, and the shaping of a continent, this bookshelf sweeps through the drama of American history in voices that still thunder today. Founding documents, battlefield memories, frontier journeys, and Frederick Douglass’s searing testimony come together in a story of ideals tested by conflict and change. Step in for a vivid ride through the struggles, landscapes, and turning points that forged the United States.

4939 Audiobooks

Tales and Trails of Wakarusa

Tales and Trails of Wakarusa

by Alexander Miller Harvey

Recollections of the Civil War

Recollections of the Civil War

by Maud E. Morrow

Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle

Chickamauga. Useless, Disastrous Battle

by Smith D. (Smith Dykins) Atkins

Some Artists at the Fair

Some Artists at the Fair

by Francis Davis Millet, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton) Gibson, Will H. (Will Hicok) Low, John Ames Mitchell, Francis Hopkinson Smith

Point Park, Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Battlefields Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Georgia and Tennessee

Point Park, Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Battlefields Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Georgia and Tennessee

by United States. National Park Service

A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address

A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address

by Robert H. (Robert Heberton) Terrell

That Last Waif; or, Social Quarantine

That Last Waif; or, Social Quarantine

by Horace Fletcher

Hawkins-Davison Houses, Frederica, St. Simons Island, Georgia

Hawkins-Davison Houses, Frederica, St. Simons Island, Georgia

by Margaret Davis Cate, Charles H. (Charles Herron) Fairbanks

Intiaanipoika Pohjois-Amerikan aarniometsissä

Intiaanipoika Pohjois-Amerikan aarniometsissä

by Charles A. Eastman

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of Long island and the loss of New York, with a review of events to the close of the year

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of Long island and the loss of New York, with a review of events to the close of the year

by Henry Phelps Johnston

Three years in the Sixth Corps : A concise narrative of events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the close of the rebellion, April, 1865

Three years in the Sixth Corps : A concise narrative of events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the close of the rebellion, April, 1865

by George T. (George Thomas) Stevens

Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War

Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War

by George Alfred Townsend

The Conquest of Canada, Vol. 1

The Conquest of Canada, Vol. 1

by George Warburton

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume IV, Georgia Narratives, Part 2

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume IV, Georgia Narratives, Part 2

by United States. Work Projects Administration

The Story of Chautauqua

The Story of Chautauqua

by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

The Modern Railroad

The Modern Railroad

by Edward Hungerford

Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission

Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission

by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission

The History of Tammany Hall Second Edition

The History of Tammany Hall Second Edition

by Gustavus Myers

Thirty Years' View (Vol. 1 of 2) or, A History of the Working of the American Government for Thirty Years, from 1820 to 1850

Thirty Years' View (Vol. 1 of 2) or, A History of the Working of the American Government for Thirty Years, from 1820 to 1850

by Thomas Hart Benton

The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 3 [of 3]

The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 3 [of 3]

by Benjamin Franklin

Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 1 (of 16)

Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 1 (of 16)

by United States. Congress

Biographical Sketches of the Generals of the Continental Army of the Revolution

Biographical Sketches of the Generals of the Continental Army of the Revolution

by Mary Theresa Leiter

A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison

A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison

by James E. (James Everett) Seaver

The Life of Bret Harte, with Some Account of the California Pioneers

The Life of Bret Harte, with Some Account of the California Pioneers

by Henry Childs Merwin

Washington's Road (Nemacolin's path) the First Chapter of the Old French War

Washington's Road (Nemacolin's path) the First Chapter of the Old French War

by Archer Butler Hulbert

Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 01 (of 20)

Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 01 (of 20)

by Charles Sumner

The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia

The History of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia

by S. J. (Silvanus Jackson) Quinn

Geronimo's Story of His Life

Geronimo's Story of His Life

by Geronimo

Sixty Years of California Song

Sixty Years of California Song

by Margaret Blake Alverson

Theodore Roosevelt and His Times: A Chronicle of the Progressive Movement

Theodore Roosevelt and His Times: A Chronicle of the Progressive Movement

by Harold Howland

Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives; Baldwin Locomotive Works

Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives; Baldwin Locomotive Works

by Baldwin Locomotive Works

The Story of the Woman's Party

The Story of the Woman's Party

by Inez Haynes Gillmore

The Civil War Centennial Handbook

The Civil War Centennial Handbook

by William H. Price

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village

by Anna Alice Chapin

The Vanishing Race: The Last Great Indian Council

The Vanishing Race: The Last Great Indian Council

by Joseph K. (Joseph Kossuth) Dixon

The Boss, and How He Came to Rule New York

The Boss, and How He Came to Rule New York

by Alfred Henry Lewis

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy

by Various Authors

The Rise and Fall of Nauvoo

The Rise and Fall of Nauvoo

by B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts

The History of Cuba, vol. 5

The History of Cuba, vol. 5

by Willis Fletcher Johnson

The Niagara River

The Niagara River

by Archer Butler Hulbert

The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 2: Acadia, 1612-1614

The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 2: Acadia, 1612-1614

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term

by Grover Cleveland

Bradford's history of the Plymouth settlement, 1608-1650 Rendered into modern English by Harold Paget

Bradford's history of the Plymouth settlement, 1608-1650 Rendered into modern English by Harold Paget

by William Bradford

Anarchy and Anarchists A History of the Red Terror and the Social Revolution in America and Europe; Communism, Socialism, and Nihilism in Doctrine and in Deed; The Chicago Haymarket Conspiracy and the Detection and Trial of the Conspirators

Anarchy and Anarchists A History of the Red Terror and the Social Revolution in America and Europe; Communism, Socialism, and Nihilism in Doctrine and in Deed; The Chicago Haymarket Conspiracy and the Detection and Trial of the Conspirators

by Michael J. Schaack

Photos and Maps of Trinity (Atomic Test) Site

Photos and Maps of Trinity (Atomic Test) Site

My Diary: North and South (vol. 1 of 2)

My Diary: North and South (vol. 1 of 2)

by Sir William Howard Russell

The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg Railroad

The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg Railroad

by Edward Hungerford

History of California

History of California

by Helen Elliott Bandini

The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy

The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy

by Various Authors

The Social Work of the Salvation Army

The Social Work of the Salvation Army

by Edwin Gifford Lamb

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 4, part 3: James Knox Polk

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 4, part 3: James Knox Polk

Famous Discoverers and Explorers of America Their Voyages, Battles, and Hardships in Traversing and Conquering the Unknown Territories of a New World

Famous Discoverers and Explorers of America Their Voyages, Battles, and Hardships in Traversing and Conquering the Unknown Territories of a New World

by Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Johnston

A Confession of St. Augustine

A Confession of St. Augustine

by William Dean Howells

Woman and the Republic A Survey of the Woman-Suffrage Movement in the United States and a Discussion of the Claims and Arguments of Its Foremost Advocates

Woman and the Republic A Survey of the Woman-Suffrage Movement in the United States and a Discussion of the Claims and Arguments of Its Foremost Advocates

by Helen Kendrick Johnson

The Navy of the American Revolution : Its administration, its policy, and its achievements

The Navy of the American Revolution : Its administration, its policy, and its achievements

by Charles Oscar Paullin

The Story of the Pony Express

The Story of the Pony Express

by Glenn D. (Glenn Danford) Bradley

Satan's Invisible World Displayed; or, Despairing Democracy A Study of Greater New York

Satan's Invisible World Displayed; or, Despairing Democracy A Study of Greater New York

by W. T. (William Thomas) Stead

Famous American Statesmen

Famous American Statesmen

by Sarah Knowles Bolton

Custis-Lee Mansion: The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia

Custis-Lee Mansion: The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia

by Murray H. Nelligan

The Group: A Farce

The Group: A Farce

by Mercy Otis Warren

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

America, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat

by Tingfang Wu

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14

The Overland Route to the Road of a Thousand Wonders The Route of the Union Pacific & The Southern Pacific Railroads from Omaha to San Francisco, a Journey of Eighteen Hundred Miles Where Once the Bison & the Indian Reigned

The Overland Route to the Road of a Thousand Wonders The Route of the Union Pacific & The Southern Pacific Railroads from Omaha to San Francisco, a Journey of Eighteen Hundred Miles Where Once the Bison & the Indian Reigned

by Union Pacific Railroad Company. Passenger Department, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Department

James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 2

James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 2

by Edwin James, Stephen H. (Stephen Harriman) Long, Thomas Say

The Cotton Kingdom, volume 2 (of 2) : A traveller's observations on cotton and slavery in the American Slave States

The Cotton Kingdom, volume 2 (of 2) : A traveller's observations on cotton and slavery in the American Slave States

by Frederick Law Olmsted

Great Epochs in American History, Volume 1. Voyages of Discovery and Early Explorations: 1000 A.D.-1682

Great Epochs in American History, Volume 1. Voyages of Discovery and Early Explorations: 1000 A.D.-1682

Lincoln's Plan of Reconstruction

Lincoln's Plan of Reconstruction

by Charles H. (Charles Hallan) McCarthy

Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott versus John F. A. Sandford December Term, 1856.

Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott versus John F. A. Sandford December Term, 1856.

by United States. Supreme Court, Benjamin C. (Benjamin Chew) Howard

Forty Years of It

Forty Years of It

by Brand Whitlock

Faux's Memorable Days in America, 1819-20; and Welby's Visit to North America, 1819-20, part 2 (1820)

Faux's Memorable Days in America, 1819-20; and Welby's Visit to North America, 1819-20, part 2 (1820)

by W. (William) Faux, Adlard Welby

The Land of Tomorrow

The Land of Tomorrow

by William B. Stephenson

Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed. A Collection of Speeches and Messages

Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed. A Collection of Speeches and Messages

by Calvin Coolidge

Canada under British Rule 1760-1900

Canada under British Rule 1760-1900

by John George Bourinot

Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days

Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days

by Annie L. Burton

The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 3, December, 1884

The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 3, December, 1884

by Various Authors

Experiments in Government and the Essentials of the Constitution

Experiments in Government and the Essentials of the Constitution

by Elihu Root

Minnesota and Dacotah

Minnesota and Dacotah

by C. C. (Christopher Columbus) Andrews

Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Federal Investigations of Mine Accidents, Structural Materials and Fuels. Paper No. 1171

Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Federal Investigations of Mine Accidents, Structural Materials and Fuels. Paper No. 1171

by Herbert M. (Herbert Michael) Wilson

What Became of the Slaves on a Georgia Plantation? Great Auction Sale of Slaves, at Savannah, Georgia, March 2d & 3d, 1859

What Became of the Slaves on a Georgia Plantation? Great Auction Sale of Slaves, at Savannah, Georgia, March 2d & 3d, 1859

by Q. K. Philander Doesticks

History of the Forty-second regiment infantry, Massachusetts volunteers, 1862, 1863, 1864

History of the Forty-second regiment infantry, Massachusetts volunteers, 1862, 1863, 1864

by Charles P. (Charles Palfray) Bosson

Down the Mother Lode

Down the Mother Lode

by Vivia Hemphill

Debate on Woman Suffrage in the Senate of the United States, 2d Session, 49th Congress, December 8, 1886, and January 25, 1887

Debate on Woman Suffrage in the Senate of the United States, 2d Session, 49th Congress, December 8, 1886, and January 25, 1887

by Various Authors

Harper's Young People, February 3, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

Harper's Young People, February 3, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly

by Various Authors

The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 8: Quebec, Hurons, Cape Breton, 1634-1636

The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 8: Quebec, Hurons, Cape Breton, 1634-1636

The Migrations of an American Boat Type

The Migrations of an American Boat Type

by Howard Irving Chapelle

Roger Williams, Prophet and Pioneer of Soul-Liberty

Roger Williams, Prophet and Pioneer of Soul-Liberty

by Arthur Barsazou Strickland

The Lily and the Totem; or, The Huguenots in Florida

The Lily and the Totem; or, The Huguenots in Florida

by William Gilmore Simms

McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 3, February 1896

McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 3, February 1896

by Various Authors

"Downright Fighting": The Story of Cowpens

"Downright Fighting": The Story of Cowpens

by Thomas J. Fleming

Saratoga National Historical Park, New York

Saratoga National Historical Park, New York

by Charles W. Snell, Francis Wilshin

The story of Abraham Lincoln

The story of Abraham Lincoln

by Mary Agnes Hamilton

A Boy Trooper with Sheridan

A Boy Trooper with Sheridan

by Stanton P. Allen

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

by Various Authors

Arkansas Governors and United States Senators

Arkansas Governors and United States Senators

by John L. (John Lewis) Ferguson

Breaking the Wilderness : The Story of the Conquest of the Far West, From the Wanderings of Cabeza de Vaca, to the First Descent of the Colorado by Powell, and the Completion of the Union Pacific Railway, With Particular Account of the Exploits of Trappers and Traders

Breaking the Wilderness : The Story of the Conquest of the Far West, From the Wanderings of Cabeza de Vaca, to the First Descent of the Colorado by Powell, and the Completion of the Union Pacific Railway, With Particular Account of the Exploits of Trappers and Traders

by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh

Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech, May 29, 1856 A Souvenir of the Eleventh Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York, at the Waldorf, February 12, 1897

Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech, May 29, 1856 A Souvenir of the Eleventh Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York, at the Waldorf, February 12, 1897

by Abraham Lincoln

Naval Actions of the War of 1812

Naval Actions of the War of 1812

by James Barnes

The Kansas University Quarterly : Vol. I, No. 4, April 1893

The Kansas University Quarterly : Vol. I, No. 4, April 1893

by Various Authors

Social life in old New Orleans : Being recollections of my girlhood

Social life in old New Orleans : Being recollections of my girlhood

by Eliza Ripley

How Members of Congress Are Bribed

How Members of Congress Are Bribed

by J. Hampton (Joseph Hampton) Moore