A History of US: The New Nation 1789-1850 A History of US Book Four

Beginning with George Washington's inauguration and continuing into thenineteenth century, The New Nation tells the story of the remarkable challengesthat the freshly formed United States faced. Thomas Jefferson's purchase of theLouisiana Territories (bought from France at a mere four cents an acre!), Lewisand Clark's daring expedition through this wilderness, the War of 1812 a.k.a."Revolutionary War, Part II," Tecumseh's effort to form an Indian confederacy,the growth of Southern plantations, the beginning of the abolitionist movement,and the disgraceful Trail of Tears are just a few of the setbacks, sidetracks,and formidable tasks put in the new nation's path. Master storyteller Joy Hakimweaves these dramatic events and more into a seamless tale that's so exciting,how could it be true? But it is--it's A History of US.

Joy Hakim, a former teacher, editor, and writer won the prestigious James Michener Prize for her series, A History of US, which has sold over 4 million copies nationwide. A graduate of Smith College and Goucher College she spent years teaching students from elementary school up to the college level. She also served as an Associate Editor at Norfolk's Virginian-Pilot, and was an Assistant Editor at McGraw-Hill's World News