American History Companion

The Reader's Companion to American History, edited by John A. Garraty and Eric Foner, published by Houghton Mifflin Company

United States history from the origins of the native American peoples to the complexities of the 20th century. This guide differs from standard encyclopedias by offering not only information about key events and leaders but also interpretive, conceptual discussions that help paint the larger picture of everyday life in America, including the history of the family, women and the work force, race relations, and community.

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