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Part of a series of historical references, this volume addresses the expansion to the west which occurred in America, starting with the Colonial Frontier and tracing the California Gold Rush and the opening of the plains. Thousands of eyewitness accounts are used as the basis for the work.
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《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
YA-- The search for primary sources relating to American history from 1754-1897 is made much easier with this chronologically arranged book that includes one-to-four paragraph excerpts from journals, letters, and comments from official records, speeches, and newspaper articles. The writers vary from the prominent (George Washington) to average citizens. The index will help students find material on standard topics such as battles, people, or places, but it doesn't list some of the social events or problems such as dances or droughts. Also, it refers readers to the page and not the quotation number. The appendixes contain the related official documents, short biographical sketches, and clear maps. An excellent substitute for students overwhelmed by Annals of America.--Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《书目》(Booklist)书评
The latest addition to Facts On File's Eyewitness History series is devoted to westward expansion. Covered is the entire territorial growth of the U.S. from the colonial frontier of 1754 to the closing of the frontier in 1897. A collection of primary sources are employed to assist the reader in experiencing events from the viewpoint of the actual historic participants. Introductory summaries and chronological lists are utilized at the start of each chapter to place the material in proper context. The major content of the chapters are first-person accounts taken from diaries, letters, and official documents during the periods covered. The material is well balanced and succeeds in providing a wide range of views. Only the very diligent will read it from beginning to end, but it is superb for browsing and reference. Bibliographic sources related to items quoted will assist those pursuing deeper studies. Adding significantly to its value as a reference work are the biographies of major personalities included in the appendix. Contemporary illustrations and modern maps are to be added. ~--Fred Egloff
《图书馆杂志》(Library Journal )书评
Westward expansion was a major theme in 19th-century America, and Wexler tells its story through excerpts from diaries, letters, reports, and other documents of those who lived it. The organization is chronological throughout, even to the order of the excerpts, but topical access is provided through the index. Each chapter contains a background essay outlining the prominent themes during that period, a chonological listing of the principal events in frontier history, and the eyewitness ac counts. The accounts are drawn not only from the writings of the well known, but also from the experiences of the ordinary settlers, and are well chosen to portray the promises and realities of the frontier. Strongly recommended as a good introduction to source material for academic and larger public libraries and as a useful document collection for high school and small public libraries.-- Stephen H. Peters, Northern Michigan Univ. Lib., Marquette (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.