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Presents a collection of primary sources documenting life during the Depression and New Deal era.

Presents a collection of over four hundred letters by American women, arranged chronologically, from the Revolutionary War to the present, including examples from ordinary people, writers, and politicians that paint a picture of American life.

Presents information on the axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in 1892, a crime for which their daughter Lizzie went to trial, featuring reproductions of articles from forty-one newspapers across the U. S., official correspondence and transcripts, and discussion of the plays, opera, and ballet inspired by the crimes.

This volume, offering sixteen excerpted documents, tells various stories in the words of the people who fought prejudice, who acted out prejudices, and who were the victims of prejudice.

This volume tells the story of social reform since the mid-1800s in the United States through the words of the people who helped shape the movements.

Contains over 250 photographs that provide a visual history of American aircraft production during World War II, and includes captions that explain production processes, aircraft construction, assembly, and armament.

General Lee gains a tactual victory over Union General, Joseph Hooker, and a grievous loss with the wounding of his trusted officer, Stonewell Jackson, at Chancellorsville.