Lester's History Of The United States V1

Lester's History of the United States V1 is a comprehensive book that provides an illustrated account of the country's development through its five great periods: colonization, consolidation, development, achievement, and advancement. Written by Charles Edwards Lester in 1883, the book covers the history of the United States from its earliest days as a British colony to the end of the 19th century.The book is divided into five sections, each of which covers a different period in American history. The first section, Colonization, explores the early days of the British colonies in North America, including the founding of Jamestown and the Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth. The second section, Consolidation, covers the period leading up to the American Revolution, including the French and Indian War and the Stamp Act.The third section, Development, covers the early years of the United States as a nation, including the drafting of the Constitution and the Louisiana Purchase. The fourth section, Achievement, covers the country's growth and expansion during the 19th century, including the Mexican-American War and the California Gold Rush. The final section, Advancement, covers the end of the 19th century and the country's progress in industry, technology, and culture.Throughout the book, Lester provides detailed accounts of key events and figures in American history, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. The book is also illustrated with maps, diagrams, and portraits of important figures.Overall, Lester's History of the United States V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, providing a comprehensive and engaging account of the country's development through its early years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.