Incidents in American History is a book written by John Warner Barber and published in 1847. The book is a selection of the most important and interesting events in American history up to that time. It covers a range of topics including the discovery of America the American Revolution the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. Barber provides detailed descriptions of each event including the key players involved and the impact it had on American history. The book is written in a clear and con