The Founding of the United States Experience: 1763-1815 [Hardcover]

Gerry Souter (Author), Janet Souter (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Presidio Press (October 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891418997
• ISBN-13: 978-0891418993
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Merchant seaman, guard & detective agency officer, artist, international photojournalist, film maker, video and television producer, director and writer, mark some of the career paths of author, Gerry Souter during a long life of world travel and adventures. Amazon lists 31 of 45 of his titles with mainstream publishing houses since 1997. His new fiction work evolves from his love of history, romance and bold characters drawn from his own experiences. His enjoyment of shooting sports, journalism and travel over past decades gives the ring of truth to his writing.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Collection of American History Reproductions, October 18, 2006

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Logan Porter (Glennville, Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Founding of the United States Experience: 1763-1815 (Hardcover)

This is an excellent collection of American History replicas. I have several of these books that detail this style of "history in a box". This is one of the best. The period covered is from the French and Indian War to the War of 1812. I can only hope these authors will continue to the present in future volumes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift idea for American History buffs, as well as an invaluable classroom teaching tool, December 3, 2009

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Z Hayes (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Founding of the United States Experience: 1763-1815 (Hardcover)

"The Founding of the United States Experience: 1763-1815" is an excellent teaching tool in the social studies and history classroom as its interactive and beautifully packaged with lots of additional material such as reproductions, audio CD, etc that makes this not only a great teaching tool but also an excellent gift for any American history buff or collector. The book itself is a sturdy, oversized hardcover that comes enclosed in a handsome cardboard slipcover. The book is 61 pages in all, and includes an audio CD which features dramatic readings of first-hand reports of America's first decades based on original manuscripts and other contemporary sources (pre-war 1763-1770s), Boston Massacre, Paul Revere's Ride, Lexington and Concord, Battle of Breed's Hill, Declaration of Independence...Into the Lousiana Purchase, The War of 1812, and The Battle of New Orleans.

There are also more than 30 pieces of reproductions (the publisher claims that most of it is unpublished) from private collections and public archives. These include hand-drawn maps, diary excerpts, letters, newspapers, handbills, a narrative booklet written by a revolutionary soldier, General Order's 1776, and others. Most of these documents come in envelopes and it gives the reader immense pleasure browsing through this beautiful book as one unearths old documents and 'travels' back in time. As a former history teacher, I am most appreciative of the effort that went into putting this book together. It makes a handsome addition to any home library.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect historical book for any history buff!, January 11, 2007

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Debra Ludowissi (West Bend, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Founding of the United States Experience: 1763-1815 (Hardcover)

For kids and teens, this book is wonderful for learning about historical facts and the beginning of the nation. It has remarkable facts and documents in sleeves within the book. Comes with a CD which is great! It is worth the money!