A Few Reference Books That May Be Useful
Reference books are useful for identifying people, places, events, dates, etc. Many articles in reference books include a bibliography of recommended sources. Here are just a few history reference books that may be useful.
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619-1895 by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 0195167775Publication Date: 2006-04-06
The Encyclopedia of the New American NationCall Number: REF E301 .E53 2006 v.1-3ISBN: 0684313464Publication Date: 2005-10-21
Encyclopedia of the United States in the Nineteenth CenturyCall Number: REF E169.1 .E626 2001 v.1-3ISBN: 0684805006Publication Date: 2000-12-13
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life in America by Call Number: REF E169.1 .G7553 2009 v.1ISBN: 9780313337031Publication Date: 2008-10-01v. 1. The War of Independence and antebellum expansion and reform, 1763-1861
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