Books in Primary Sources in American History series

Surveys the life of Swiss/German immigrant John Sutter, on whose land gold was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, spurring the California gold rush and westward expansion.

Details the events of the Middle Ages, including the fall of Rome, the Crusades, and the Mongol invasions, and includes samples of primary sources from the time period.

A collection of primary sources, including letters, speeches, photographs, quotes, illustrations, and newspaper clippings explore the events of the World War I.

A gripping volume documents the unusual story of John Brown, a courageous man who led the slave revolt at Harpers Ferry and who gave his life in the struggle to abolish slavery in America, and features chapter notes, a timeline, a map, and more.

Describes the life and notable accomplishments of Ben Franklin, eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor.

Examines the factors that led to the raid of the Springfield, Massachusetts arsenal by a group of farmers and their thwarted plans to overthrow the new American republic, along with a look at the events that happened as a result of this attempt.

Describes the life and times of the well-known hero of the American Revolution, Paul Revere, a patriot and silversmith whose midnight ride was made famous in a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Traces the development of the federal prison at Alcatraz Island from the days of Spanish exploration, through its years as a military prison, to its fame as the most escape-proof prison in America.

Traces the history of the industrial revolution from its roots in eighteenth-century England, through its beginnings in the United States, to its decline in the twentieth-century

Uses primary sources to discuss the major events of the 1950s, including the Korean War, the rise of the teenager, and the beginning of the space race.

A biography of this Chiricahua chief who led his people in battle for many years, trying to preserve their independence.

Details the pivotal role that George Washington played during the American Revolution and the consequences of his involvement.