Book of American Diaries: Day-By-Day Personal Accounts Through the Centuries

Now 200 turbulent years in the life of our nation come gloriously alive in the daily writings of a remarkable range of Americans -- the famous, the infamous, & the ordinary citizen alike. Here is a unique & enthralling view of history -- intimate accounts of personal moments, as well as memorable recollections of earth-shattering events. From Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st -- from Colonial times to the present day -- this one-of-a-kind compendium of diary entries is a fascinating narrative portrait of a country, its past & its people. Includes a brief biography of every historical figure quoted in the book.