A Popular History of the United States From the First Discovery of the Western Hemisphere by the Northmen to the end of the First Century of the Union of the States. Preceded by a Sketch of the Prehistoric Period and the age of the Mound Builders Volume

<p>Explore the rich tapestry of American history with A Popular History of the United States a comprehensive account spanning from the earliest Norse explorations to the culmination of the Union's first century. Authored by William Cullen Bryant and Sydney Howard Gay this volume delves into the prehistoric era shedding light on the enigmatic Mound Builders and the civilizations that preceded European contact. From the initial discovery of the Western Hemisphere to the intricate developments of the early United States this book offers a detailed and engaging narrative. Discover the pivotal moments and key figures that shaped the nation presented in a manner accessible to all readers. Revisit the origins of America and gain a deeper understanding of its formative years through this historical journey.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>