The Oxford History of the American People

The Oxford History of the American People by Samuel Eliot Morison. Published by Oxford University Press, NY, June 1965. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine in Torn DJ. LCCN 65-12468. This book traces the major strands in America's history from prehistoric man to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Without neglecting political history, it contains more social history than any other book of similar size. It deals popular sports and pastimes, such as shooting, fishing, horse racing, and sailing; eating and drinking customs; developments in fine arts, music, and medicine; deals with the revolution in sexual mores, and pays particular attention to the American Indian. The parallel history of Canada is also briefly told. There are new and fresh accounts of nation's wars, written not for specialists but for the general reader. Illustrated with maps, drawings and photographs; many chapters close with appropriate musical excerpts. 1153 Pgs. Description text copyright 2001 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 4430.