by William F. Deverell, Anne F. Hyde
To 1877
First Edition ©2000
ISBN-10: 0-312-19171-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-312-19171-9 Paper Text, 332 pages See available formats »
A new kind of primary-source reader for the U.S. history survey, The West in the History of the Nation brings home national history for students in the West through readings that relate developments in the West and on the frontier to themes of national importance. More than 130 primary-source documents — both political and social — drawn from the West and frontier examine episodes and issues of the nation’s past, helping students gain a deeper critical understanding of American history while addressing the eastern bias often found in U.S. history textbooks. Each volume parallels the content and organization of most major American history texts so instructors can easily incorporate the documents into the survey course. Abundant editorial apparatus provides context for the documents and encourages students to become active interpreters of American history.
"The idea for this reader is long overdue. The story of America has been told from a generic national perspective since the earliest days of the historical profession. The table of contents attempts to include each subregion of the frontier and the West, which will help students realize the wide array of regional issues as well as the comparison of the West to the larger dynamic of American history. The use of photographs also helps catch the student's eye."Michael Welsh, University of Northern Colorado
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