The Social Fabric: American Life from 1607 to the Civil War

This is an anthology of American social history for college history courses--or for anyone wanting to learn more about American history. The readings are selected from some of the most interesting writing on the American past. Each reading is prefaced with an introductory note, explaining the relation of the subject to the broader developments in American history of the period. Each selection is also accompanied by an illustration which provides a visual commentary on the topic. A study guide and bibliography follows each reading.