A multivolume encyclopedia with over 1200 alphabetically-arranged entries covering such topics as the history, physical features, festivals, and music of the United States and its neighbors, Mexico and Canada.
Provides a survey of the military history of North America, explaining how geography has shaped American military heritage and discussing every major fortification and battle site on the continent.
A discussion of eighteen North American archaeological sites dating from 9300 to 4000 B.C.E. examines the scientific data and techniques supporting conclusions about early Americans and their lives.
Describes the English, Spanish, French, and Dutch settlers' motivations for coming to the New World, the daily lives of each group, and their contributions to the development of American society.
