The Landmark History of the American People

About this book

In this lively, authoratative, and above all inspiring introduction to American History, Boorstin focuses on people, recounting how men and women, fired by heart and spirit, traveled from all corners of the globe to America and become its people. A tribute to America's shared heritage, this book is itself a heritage that every family will want to share, again and again.This edition includes both volumes of "The Landmark History of the American People". Volume 1 is From Plymouth to Appomattox (originally published 1968); Volume 2 is From Appomattox to the Moon (originally published 1970).