American Book of Days
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PrefaceviiList of Days and EventsixA Note on Movable FeastsxxviJanuary1February106March173April246May333June410July491August554September619October680November745December804Appendix AThe Calendar873Appendix BThe Era879Appendix CThe Days of the Week881Appendix DSigns of the Zodiac883Appendix EUnited States Constitution887Appendix FDeclaration of Independence901Appendix GArticles of Confederation905Appendix HMayflower Compact of 1620911Appendix IImportant Public Holidays and Events913Index915
\ BooknewsFirst published in 1937, this volume presents some 850 brief essays marking important legislative, historical, religious, cultural, and other anniversaries and the birthdays of significant individuals throughout the 366 days of the year (including February 29th). New essays cover important events that have occurred since the publication of the last edition in 1978. Older articles have been extensively rewritten, with less emphasis on local festivities and more attention to the diversity of US heritage. Organized by day and month, with moveable events included (for example, those based on the day of the week rather than the date), each event is described and explored, often with genuinely fascinating details that are important but often overlooked. Includes both well-known and truly obscure commemorations. Appendices contain historical information as well as cross-referencing, an extensive index, and some 100 photographs and illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \ \ \ \ Now in an updated and expanded new edition, 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 (including February 29th). 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 from the discovery of American by Europeans down through to today. Cross-reference and an extensive index make information easy to find, while expanded appendices feature historical documents. A highly recommended, core title for school and community library American history and reference collections, The American Book Of Days is enhanced for students and researchers with approximately one hundred photographs and other illustrations.\ \
