Story of America
Garraty
Hardcover
(Holt Rinehart & Winston, June 1, 1993)
The book was written especially for young Americans. It provides the background to help them know about the people and vlues that make America great. It also presents the many controversies and challenges that have faced Americans from time to time throughout history. The book contains many original documents and lengthy excerpts from primary and secondary sources. These include eyewitness accounts, poems, song lyrics, diary entries, and excepts from a variety of other sources.