| America's Historic Sites: 0 Contributor(s): Salem Press (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0893561223 ISBN-13: 9780893561222 Publisher: Salem Press OUR PRICE: $327.69 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: Salem Press introduces a unique perspective on American Studies that enlivens study and research by placing students at the sites where important events occurred. Site entries cover historic towns and districts, monuments to events and people, and the birthplaces and homes of noteworthy individuals in politics, the military, science, education, and the arts. The encyclopedia covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia and includes a category indes, subject index and 300 maps and photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 973.03 |
| LCCN: 00056337 |
| Physical Information: 4.84" H x 9.17" W x 11.11" (8.90 lbs) 3 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Major sites important to the study of US history are profiled in this guide to historical geography. The history of the site is discussed, as are the events that occurred at that site and their significance in US history. What to expect when visiting the site today is also described. |