Discovering the American Past : A Look at the Evidence, Volume I: To 1877 (Eighth edition)

This primary source reader in the popular DISCOVERING series contains a six-part framework that guides you through the process of historical inquiry and explanation.

The text emphasizes historical study as interpretation rather than memorization of data.

Each chapter is organized within the same pedagogical framework: The Problem, Background, The Method, The Evidence, Questions to Consider, and Epilogue.