Primary sources may also be found in books, whether as sources that the authors discuss and cite, or as collections of primary sources brought together and published in a book format. The list below contains examples of both. Refer to the author's citations to help track down primary sources.
American Republics: A Continental History of the United States, 1783-1850
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[The] story of a fragile nation as it expands across a contested continent. In this beautifully written history of America's formative period, a preeminent historian upends the traditional story of a young nation confidently marching to its continent-spanning destiny. The newly constituted United States actually emerged as a fragile, internally divided union of states contending still with European empires and other independent republics on the North American continent.
Asian American Histories of the United States
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Asian American Histories of the United States illuminates how an over-century-long history of Asian migration, labor, and community formation in the United States is fundamental to understanding the American experience and its existential crises of the early twenty-first century.
A Black Women's History of the United States
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A Black Women's History of the United States is a critical survey of black women's complicated legacy in America, as it takes into account their exploitation and victimization as well as their undeniable and substantial contributions to the country since its inception.
Documents of American Indian Removal
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A collection of primary source documents that highlight the experiences of Native Americans during the era of American Indian removal in the 19th century.
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
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A history of the United States for young people told from the perspective of Indigenous peoples, revealing how Native Americans, for centuries, actively resisted expansion of the U.S. empire.
Mapping America: The Incredible Story and Stunning Hand-Colored Maps and Engravings that Created the United States
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Presents the story of the exploration and birth of America which is told through the hand-colored maps and engravings of the period.
Our America: A Hispanic History of the United States
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Discusses the history and culture of Hispanic citizens of the United States.
The Salem Witch Hunt: A Brief History with Documents
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The Salem witch trials stand as one of the infamous moments in colonial American history. More than 150 people -- primarily women -- from 24 communities were charged with witchcraft; 19 were hanged and others died in prison. In his introduction to this compact yet comprehensive volume, Richard Godbeer explores the beliefs, fears, and historical context that fueled the witch panic of 1692.
Asian America: A Primary Source Reader
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An essential collection that brings together the core primary texts of the Asian American experience in one volume An essential volume for the growing academic discipline of Asian American studies, this collection of core primary texts draws from a wide range of fields, from law to visual culture to politics, covering key historical and cultural developments that enable students to engage directly with the Asian American experience over the past century. The primary sources, organized around keywords, often concern multiple hemispheres and movements, making this compendium valuable for a number of historical, ethnic, and cultural study undergraduate programs.
Defining Documents in American History: Slavery
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These volumes discuss slavery in multiple contexts, from ancient times to the slave trade during colonial America, and from the abolitionist movement to issues of slavery in the modern era.
Milestone Documents in American History: Exploring the Primary Sources That Shaped America
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Landmark reference source covering major themes in American history, with emphasis on African American history, women's history, immigration history, as well as 21st-century issues ranging from terrorism to campaign finance to LGBTQ rights.
Milestone Visual Documents in American History: The Images, Cartoons, and Other Visual Sources that Shaped America
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Milestone Visual Documents in American History focuses on visual images as documents to be analyzed and understood in their own right, just as written documents are. Including primary sources from early America to the present day, it features iconic photographs, paintings, cartoons, maps, and more.
The Schlager Anthology of Black America: A Student's Guide to Essential Primary Sources
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The Schlager Anthology of Black America offers a modern, original sourcebook covering Black history from the 1500s to the present.
Understanding U. S. Military Conflicts Through Primary Sources
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An easily accessible resource that showcases the links between using documented primary sources and gaining a more nuanced understanding of military history.Primary source analysis is a valuable tool that teaches students how historians utilize documents and interpret evidence from the past. This four-volume reference traces key decisions in U.S. military history—from the Revolutionary War through the 21st-century conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq—by examining documents relating to military strategy and national policy judgments by U.S. military and political leaders.