365 reasons to love America! The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history is no different. From the starving time of Jamestown during the Winter of 1609, through the bloody argument of the Civil War, and to today, the United States is a tale best told one day at a time.
In The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett distills the American drama into three hundred sixty-five entries-one for each day of the year.
Though not the kind of thing you will read through in one sitting, this book is an enjoyable addition to my history shelf. This is the kind of book I pick off a shelf maybe once every couple of weeks and read through for the pleasure of it. I can definitely see how useful it would be for anyone with kids at home because it is a great way to digest small and enjoyable tidbits of American history. This isn't the place to learn all about everything, but this book is a great jumping off point for any student of history. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable almanac of Americana.
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