Daily Life Through American History in Primary Documents

This four-volume set of primary documents in American history explores issues of daily life for the many and diverse peoples whose stories create the bedrock of the nation. Intended as a reference for understanding the core issues of American cultural and political history, the meaning of American identity that goes beyond presidents and proclamations, this collection provides a wide variety of documents from all of the classes, cultures, and regions that make up the American experience. The volumes are arranged chronologically covering periods from the beginning of European colonization through the American Revolution, from the revolution to the Civil War, the second half of the nineteenth century to the First World War, and the nineteen-teens through the present. Within each volume, documents are divided by theme around subjects such as domestic life, political life, economics, and intellectual pursuits, and within each theme by topics such as clothing styles, justice systems, and music. Each volume includes a timeline of events as well as a historical overview essay, and each document is prefaced with a brief explanatory paragraph providing background and biographical information as required. General editor Miller is a professor of American history at St. Josephs University, Philadelphia. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Randall M. Miller, PhD, is professor of history at Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA. Miller is also set editor for the 4-volumeGreenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life in America.

Theodore J. Zeman, PhD, earned his doctorate from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, and is lecturer in history at Saint Joseph's University, PA.

Francis J. Sicius, PhD, is professor of history at St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL, and has been faculty there since 1979.

Jolyon P. Girard, PhD, is professor emeritus at Cabrini College, Radnor, PA, where he received the Lindbach Award for Excellence in Teaching.