Profiles the lives of many distinguished citizens of the U.S., explores the richness of its religious traditions, describes its holidays, customs, and festivities, and reports its ways of marking anniversaries.

The American Book of Days features 850 essays marking important anniversaries and the birthdays of history-making Americans throughout the 366 days of the year. All American holidays and pivotal moments are noted as readers can delve into fascinating and often overlooked accounts connected to otherwise familiar facts of American history. Cross-references and an extensive index make information easy to find, while expanded appendices feature historical documents.

This is a collection of significant or interesting events from American history, arranged by the day of the month. Illustrated with paintings, old photographs, political cartoons, and eyewitness drawings of the events, the volume contains both familiar and unusual facts. ISBN 0-684-18894-5: $13.95. (For use only in the library).