First published 1968
This illustrated chronicle traces America's development from its earliest settlements through the mid-twentieth century. Swift presents the nation's story through a combination of historical narrative and visual documentation. The book covers major periods including colonial expansion, the Revolutionary War, westward migration, the Civil War, industrialization, and both world wars. Swift examines how ordinary Americans lived and worked during these transformative eras. She shows how the country grew from scattered colonies into a continental power. The author weaves together political events, social changes, and cultural developments that shaped the American experience. Through photographs, illustrations, and accessible prose, the book reveals how diverse groups of people built communities and pursued their vision of freedom and opportunity across generations.
Genres: history, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, american-history
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, visual
Tropes: social-history, visual-storytelling
Setting: America, United States
Period: Colonial Era, Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II
44 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow & Co