Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 197 McMaster, John Bach 1852 1932 A Brief History of the United States Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Brief History of the United States" by John Bach McMaster is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an educational resource aimed at elementary school students, presenting a comprehensive overview of the essential aspects of American history while also offering less vital details that enrich the understanding of young readers. The text is structured to facilitate learning, enabling students to grasp key historical events and figures as they journey through the narrative of American progress. At the start of the book, the author outlines the purpose and structure of "A Brief History of the United States," emphasizing its role in teaching young Americans about their nation's past. He notes the reliance on school education for historical knowledge and advocates for a concise yet informative approach to history. The beginning includes a preface that discusses the importance of an accessible curriculum that blends fundamental historical achievements with interesting anecdotes and figures, paving the way for an exploration of topics like Columbus's voyages, early colonies, and interactions with Indigenous peoples. McMaster's intent is to foster a deeper interest and understanding in American history through a well-organized presentation that students can engage with effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History E151 Text United States Children's History Category: History - American Category: Teaching & Education 879343 2025-07-03T09:21:23.540836 text/html 879164 2025-01-10T01:02:42.394066 text/html 409647 2025-07-03T09:21:34.590809 application/epub+zip 423591 2025-07-03T09:21:26.893826 application/epub+zip 399046 2025-07-03T09:21:25.607900 application/epub+zip 755411 2025-07-03T09:21:40.922827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 700062 2025-07-03T09:21:33.667850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 667453 2022-09-03T14:01:39.976888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 817183 2025-07-03T09:21:22.992880 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 812276 2020-12-30T02:45:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17801 2025-07-03T09:21:41.051960 application/rdf+xml 16511 2025-07-03T09:21:26.103862 image/jpeg 3916 2025-07-03T09:21:25.857840 image/jpeg 306609 2020-12-30T02:45:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 402678 2025-07-03T09:21:23.601850 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 en.wikipedia