American History V1 - Jacob Abbott - Bog

American History V1: Aboriginal America is a book written by Jacob Abbott in 1860. It is the first volume in a series that explores the history of the United States. In this volume, Abbott focuses on the pre-colonial history of America, specifically the indigenous peoples who lived on the continent before the arrival of European settlers.The book begins by discussing the various tribes and nations that inhabited North America, including the Sioux, Cherokee, Iroquois, and many others. Abbott provides a detailed description of their customs, traditions, and ways of life, as well as their interactions with one another.The author then delves into the arrival of the first Europeans on the continent, including Christopher Columbus and the Spanish explorers who followed him. He also discusses the impact of European diseases on the native populations and the subsequent decline of their societies.Throughout the book, Abbott emphasizes the importance of understanding the history of the indigenous peoples of America, arguing that their culture and traditions are an essential part of the country's heritage. He also highlights the injustices and mistreatment that they have suffered at the hands of European colonizers.Overall, American History V1: Aboriginal America is a comprehensive and engaging account of the pre-colonial history of America, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the country's past and its complex relationship with its indigenous peoples.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.