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""History is the record of human progress, written in the struggles, triumphs, and lessons of a people."" - M. E. Thalheimer Includes the original, over 100 illustrations. First published in the late nineteenth century, The Eclectic History of the United States by Mary Elsie Thalheimer was one of the most widely used school textbooks of its era. Designed for classroom instruction, the work presents a chronological narrative of American history from the period of discovery and colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Written in clear and accessible language, the book emphasizes major events, leading figures, and the development of American institutions. While reflecting the educational style and historical perspectives of its time, it remains valuable today as both a teaching text and a cultural artifact, revealing how nineteenth-century Americans understood their national story. For historians, educators, and students of American educational history, The Eclectic History of the United States offers insight into the ways history was taught to generations of schoolchildren. It serves as a resource for those interested in both the history of the nation and the history of history itself.

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