Retracing the Past: Readings in the History of the American People, Volume I (to 1877) (5th Edition)

Retracing the Past is an engaging collection of both primary and secondary sources that emphasize social history. The text leads students to consider the role of women, ethnic groups, and laboring Americans in the weaving of the nation's social fabric, and allows them to explore life at the individual and community levels. It also introduces students to individuals and groups who made a critical difference in the shaping of American history.