| America in Historical Fiction: A Bibliographic Guide Contributor(s): Vanmeter, Vandelia L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563084961 ISBN-13: 9781563084966 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 1997 Annotation: Portrayals of America's people, places, and events in historical fiction integrate literature with history and make an exciting supplement to U.S. history classes. This book helps educators and students locate the best in classic and contemporary fiction in this subject area. Arranged in major chronological divisions of U.S. history, the annotated entries include standard bibliographic information, time period, subject, location, research base (if known), and whether the title is more appropriate for mature students or younger secondary students. VanMeter often lists prequels and sequels or notes when a title is more than 600 pages long. Extensive indexing provides access to entries on a wide variety of topics, from women, immigrants, and ethnic groups to military, political, and social events. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes |
| Dewey: 016.813 |
| LCCN: 96034745 |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.48" W x 9.26" (1.26 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Portrayals of America's people, places, and events in historical fiction integrate literature with history and make an exciting supplement to U.S. history classes. This book helps educators and students locate the best in classic and contemporary fiction in this subject area. Arranged in major chronological divisions of U.S. history, the annotated entries include standard bibliographic information, time period, subject, location, research base (if known), and whether the title is more appropriate for mature students or younger secondary students. VanMeter often lists prequels and sequels or notes when a title is more than 600 pages long. Extensive indexing provides access to entries on a wide variety of topics, from women, immigrants, and ethnic groups to military, political, and social events. |