1885 Antique Book: Brief History of the United States, Barnes Historical Series

Offered here is a rare antiquarian edition of “A Brief History of the United States of America” by Joel Dorman Steele and Esther Baker Steele, from the “Barnes’ Historical Series” Textbooks for teachers and students. Published by the American Book Company, New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago, 1885

This antique school textbook is a beautifully preserved historical resource, offering a detailed and richly illustrated account of American history as it was taught in the late 19th century. It covers the exploration, founding, and the early formative years of the United States. A comprehensive teaching tool with profusely illustrated pages, Blackboard Analysis, Chronological Summaries, Review Questions, Historical Recreations, full text of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, among much more!

In excellent condition with a tight and secure binding, clean pages, and stunning decorative Victorian binding. A rare and collectible history book.