America Writes Its History, 1650-1850 ─ The Formation of a National Narrative

Author Pfister, a public historian for the National Park Service, writes in accessible language for history buffs in this exploration of writing by Americans about America in the Colonial era through the age of independence and beyond. Looking at narratives, novels, memoirs, plays, and biographies, the book overviews why and how American history came to be written. Several chapters are devoted to in-depth analysis of Jared Sparks's The Life and Writings of George Washington. The book also includes appendices of Sparks's correspondence, a list of major works by Sparks, and a list of literary and historical societies to which Sparks was elected. Annotation c2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Jude M. Pfister is a public historian working for the National Park Service in Morristown, New Jersey, with experience in many of the most important historic sites in the U.S.