A Popular History of the United States From the First Discovery of the Westerrn Hemisphere by the Northmen to the end of the First Century of the Union of the States Preceded by a Sketch of the Pre-historic Period and the age of the Mound Builders

<p>A Popular History of the United States offers a comprehensive exploration of America's past from the earliest Norse voyages to the close of the Union's first century. William Cullen Bryant a celebrated poet and editor lends his literary skill to this historical narrative. The account begins with a survey of the prehistoric period and the enigmatic Mound Builders setting the stage for the arrival of European explorers and the subsequent development of the nation.</p> <p>This volume provides a broad overview of key events figures and cultural shifts that shaped the United States. It invites readers to understand the nation's origins and early growth. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in a detailed yet accessible account of American history.</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>