A Short History of the United States for School Use

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A Short History of the United States for School Use

by Edward Channing

EN·~10 hours

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A concise, well‑illustrated textbook that guides students through the birth and growth of the United States, this volume balances clear narrative with essential maps and visual aids. Designed for classroom use, it treats the nation’s past with the same rigor expected of any core subject, encouraging diligent study rather than casual storytelling.

The author deliberately leaves out extraneous anecdotes, concentrating instead on pivotal moments such as the formation of the Constitution, the debates over slavery’s expansion, and the forces that shaped the nation’s frontier and industry. Helpful teacher notes and suggested questions pepper each chapter, offering a framework for discussion and deeper exploration without overwhelming the learner.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (577K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Keren Vergon, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2004-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward Channing

Edward Channing

1856–1931

A Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, he spent much of his career at Harvard and became best known for his sweeping multi-volume history of the United States. His work helped shape how generations of readers understood early American history.

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