Project Gutenberg 2014-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 871 West, Willis M. (Willis Mason) 1857 1931 West, Willis Mason 14001503 A Source Book in American History to 1787 Produced by Richard Tonsing, K Nordquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Source Book in American History to 1787" by Willis M. West is a historical compilation prepared for educational purposes, likely written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a resource for students and educators, showcasing a curated selection of primary documents that highlight key events, figures, and themes in early American history leading up to 1787. The focus is on making this historical material accessible and engaging for those studying American history. The opening of this sourcebook outlines the rationale behind its compilation, emphasizing the value of primary sources in understanding the continuity and development of American history prior to the 19th century. West discusses the necessity of bringing together various types of documents—from charters and letters to essays and reports—in order to create a comprehensive view of early American colonization and governance. He argues that this combination not only aids in academic study but also keeps readers engaged through a diverse array of materials, resulting in a robust introduction to critical historical narratives and concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45757/45757-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Sources E151 Text Category: History - American 1448355 2025-08-18T13:03:47.730932 text/html 1448584 2024-10-24T07:29:42 text/html 693870 2025-08-18T13:04:10.687872 application/epub+zip 713697 2025-08-18T13:03:52.552917 application/epub+zip 581099 2025-08-18T13:03:49.922990 application/epub+zip 1124160 2025-08-18T13:04:21.920324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1028616 2025-08-18T13:04:07.446877 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 896698 2022-09-20T20:02:02.917320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1278295 2025-08-18T13:03:44.297989 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1258365 2024-10-24T07:29:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15900 2025-08-18T13:04:22.085273 application/rdf+xml 7805 2025-08-18T13:03:50.156919 image/jpeg 1632 2025-08-18T13:03:50.059933 image/jpeg 745977 2025-08-18T13:03:47.834963 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog