Disasters and Tragic Events: An Encyclopedia of Catastrophes in American History [2 volumes]

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: ISBN: 9781610691666
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: March 26, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781610691666
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: March 26, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
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From the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to the Sandy Hook school massacre of 2012, this two-volume encyclopedia surveys tragic events—natural and man-made, famous and forgotten—that helped shape American history.

• Covers a wide range of topics, from the infamous to the obscure

• Places each event in context, giving it deeper meaning and showing its impact

• Includes primary source material from U.S. Supreme Court cases, presidential speeches, eyewitness accounts, state and federal legislation, and federal government investigations

• Brings the events it covers to life through photos and illustrations

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From the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to the Sandy Hook school massacre of 2012, this two-volume encyclopedia surveys tragic events—natural and man-made, famous and forgotten—that helped shape American history.

• Covers a wide range of topics, from the infamous to the obscure

• Places each event in context, giving it deeper meaning and showing its impact

• Includes primary source material from U.S. Supreme Court cases, presidential speeches, eyewitness accounts, state and federal legislation, and federal government investigations

• Brings the events it covers to life through photos and illustrations

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