Books in How it Was series

Chronicles the development of the Shaker faith and shares what it was like to live in the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, from 1811 to the death of the last Pleasant Hill Shaker in 1923.

Presents a tour of this Spanish-built mission in California from the point of view of some of its inhabitants in 1820

Presents a tour of the Anasazi cliff dwellings in Colorado through the eyes of some of the people who lived and visited there nearly 800 years ago

Describes the 1908 settlement house through the eyes of founder Jane Addams, residents of Hull-House, and children, and discusses how Addams used the house to help the poor and to create better working conditions.

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Presents a tour of Oriole Park at Camden Yards through the eyes of people who work behind the scenes, and gives facts about the historic elements of the ballpark

Describes Ellis Island through the eyes of several people, including a young immigrant and an employee of the Immigration Services, and its various activities and procedures.

Presents a tour of the American warship in battle during the War of 1812, from the viewpoint of a sailor, passenger, surgeon, and powder monkey.

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