Research Catalog

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Description

1. xvi, 272 p.; 22 cm.

Summary

1. An iconoclastic look at America's past: overlooked episodes that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Spanning a period from the Spanish arrival in America to George Washington's inauguration in 1789, these narratives bring to light little-known but fascinating, myth-busting facts. Read the story of the first real Pilgrims in America, who were wine-making French Huguenots, not dour English Separatists; the coming-of-age story of Queen Isabella, who suggested that Columbus take pigs on his voyage, which may have spread disease to many Native Americans; the long, bloody relationship between the Pilgrims and Indians, running counter to the idyllic scene of the Thanksgiving feast; the little-known story of George Washington as a headstrong young soldier who committed a war crime, signed a confession, and started a war. Full of color, intrigue, and human interest, this book connects some of the dots between history and today's headlines--From publisher description.

Subject

1. National characteristics, American
2. United States > History
3. United States > Biography

Contents

1. Isabella's pigs -- Hannah's escape -- Washington's confession -- Warren's toga -- Arnold's boot -- Lafayette's sword.

Call number

1. IAG 08-3910

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-259) and index.

Author

1. Davis, Kenneth C.

Title

1. America's hidden history : untold tales of the first Pilgrims, fighting women, and forgotten founders who shaped a nation / Kenneth C. Davis.

Imprint

1. New York : Smithsonian Books/Collins, c2008.

Edition

1. 1st ed.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-259) and index.

ISBN

1. 9780061118180
2. 0061118184

Research call number

1. IAG 08-3910