History of the United States by John Clark Ridpath
QR code
"History of the United States" by John Clark Ridpath is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide American youth with an accessible narrative detailing the progress of the United States from its early discovery through various key events in its history, including colonial times, the Revolution, and the Civil War. The author emphasizes the significance of understanding the past for the development of informed and
responsible citizens. The opening of the text establishes its educational intent, highlighting the importance of U.S. history for young Americans. Ridpath describes the plentiful resources available for studying the nation's past and emphasizes his commitment to presenting American history in a clear and engaging manner. He outlines the seven distinct periods of American history that will be explored in subsequent chapters, starting with the Primitive Period, moving through Discovery and Colonization, the Revolution, the Growth of the Union, the Civil War, and finally the era of reconciliation and development leading up to the time of writing. This structured approach sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of American history that is both informative and relatable to students. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Ridpath, John Clark, 1840-1900 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02005279 |
| Title | History of the United States |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse, Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53019 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53019-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 784 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!