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The Founding of the United States Experience: 1763-1815

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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.

"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There are also more than 30 pieces of reproductions (the publisher claims that most of it is unpublished) from private collections and public archives.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.

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!

The book "The Founding of the United States Experience 1763-1815" arrived from the seller very quickly and well packaged from any delivery damage,as the package was quite large and heavy. The book had been described as good and when it arrived I found it in it"s origional wrappings inside a sleeve new and unopened.
A wonderful history of America through text, pictures and reproductions of more then thirty documents from the late Colonial era to the early Republic. This book spans the French & Indian Wars of 1760's, the Revolytionalr War and the war of 1812.

This is a fabulous book for teachers and children to show how our country came about. It is a good concrete example of primary sources and is colorful and inviting. It does not give the impression of another boring history book. The kids in my class love it!

This book is a excellent example of authors who do not waste words and are able to condense volumes of information into an easily understandable volume. We have placed ours n the coffee table in our living room where guests of all ages have been inspired to further study the founding of the United States of America. The inserts of important documents of the day are an added value, as is the CD which is included that expands on the written word. A true value and a book that every family interested in the U.S.A. should own.