Written in the late 19th century, this children's book provides a comprehensive history of the United States, from the early days of European exploration and settlement to the end of the Civil War. The author, a noted abolitionist and friend of Emily Dickinson, presents a vivid and engaging narrative of key people and events in American history, accompanied by illustrations and maps. A great resource for young readers interested in American history! This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.