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Overview
"No one can fully appreciate the great fortune we have to be Americans without knowing the events that brought us to where we are today."
— Lynne Cheney
Did you know that John Adams thought we would celebrate America's birthday on the second of July? That ten generals went on to become president? That our country has had nine different capitals, including Trenton, New Jersey, and Annapolis, Maryland?
Bestselling author and historian Lynne Cheney takes readers through America's story of freedom in this timeline of key moments in our history along with historic quotatons by great Americans and little-known facts about our country. Starting with our nation's beginnings, A Time for Freedom places the great events and figures of our history into context and shows the expansion of freedom in America. Filled with fascinating information that creates a textured journey through our nation's story, A Time for Freedom is a book that every family will want to share.
Synopsis
"No one can fully appreciate the great fortune we have to be Americans without knowing the events that brought us to where we are today."— Lynne Cheney
Did you know that John Adams thought we would celebrate America's birthday on the second of July? That ten generals went on to become president? That our country has had nine different capitals, including Trenton, New Jersey, and Annapolis, Maryland?
Bestselling author and historian Lynne Cheney takes readers through America's story of freedom in this timeline of key moments in our history along with historic quotatons by great Americans and little-known facts about our country. Starting with our nation's beginnings, A Time for Freedom places the great events and figures of our history into context and shows the expansion of freedom in America. Filled with fascinating information that creates a textured journey through our nation's story, A Time for Freedom is a book that every family will want to share.
Publishers Weekly
Second Lady Lynne Cheney, author of A Is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women, takes readers through a handsomely designed timeline of the United States in A Time for Freedom: What Happened When in America. Beginning "more than 13,000 years ago" when migrants first arrived from Asia, she covers key figures in the development of America (including Columbus, Verrazano, the Mayflower passengers) as well as regional landmarks, such as the siege on the Alamo in 1836, the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886, plus American contributions abroad. Photographs and reproductions of archival material make this an inviting approach to U.S. history. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Editorials
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This chronology of events in colonial and U.S. history, by the wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, is a fine way to engender interest in our country and its guiding principles.Publishers Weekly
Second Lady Lynne Cheney, author of A Is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women, takes readers through a handsomely designed timeline of the United States in A Time for Freedom: What Happened When in America. Beginning "more than 13,000 years ago" when migrants first arrived from Asia, she covers key figures in the development of America (including Columbus, Verrazano, the Mayflower passengers) as well as regional landmarks, such as the siege on the Alamo in 1836, the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886, plus American contributions abroad. Photographs and reproductions of archival material make this an inviting approach to U.S. history. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.VOYA
Cheney, who has created successful titles for younger children about the struggle for liberty and freedom in America, focuses on older students and adults in this chronology that begins with the settling of the country more than 13,000 years ago and ends with the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Quotes from primary sources and black-and-white illustrations highlight the major events, persons, controversies, and discoveries that have shaped the United States. She includes many familiar quotations that readers will be able to place in the context of their historical significance, giving them greater meaning. Cheney also demonstrates how some important figures of the day influenced future changes, and she includes interesting facts on many human rights issues like the treatment of Native Americans, African Americans, women, and immigrants throughout American history. Cheney loads this history with interesting and little-known facts that are sure to engage readers. A reassuring element to reading the book is that no matter how troubling present-day conflicts might appear, they pale in comparison to some of the difficulties overcome by Americans in the past. A comprehensive index and bibliography, as well as a listing of Web sites to consult for primary source material will make this book a good starting point for student researchers. An engaging history that allows readers to make connections that help in understanding how history influences the future, this book is both comprehensive and rich in detail. VOYA CODES: 4Q 3P M J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Will appeal with pushing; Middle School, defined as grades 6 to 8; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2005, Simon & Schuster, 304p.; Index. Illus. Photos. Biblio., Ages 11 to 18.—Chris Carlson
Children's Literature
This book provides a time line with historical events from America's past from the arrival of the first settlers to the present day. Readers will find that this is not an overview of America's key historical events, but rather a supplement to these events. The information provided is geared towards the least-known facts and are additions to what is covered in history books and ingrained in Americans' minds. The organization—by year—and brief text make it easy for readers to peruse America's history. The use of direct quotations and photographs try to capture the essence of the time period. Some interesting facts include John Adams' reasoning why Thomas Jefferson should write the Declaration of Independence instead of him—because of his belief that he was "obnoxious, suspected, and unpopular." Another example is Henry David Thoreau's incarceration for his refusal to pay his poll tax during the Mexican-American War. History buffs will enjoy the information found within this text but will not rely on it as a reference source. 2005, Simon & Schuster, Ages 12 up.—Rosa Roberts