America in Historical Fiction: A Bibliographic Guide

by Vandelia L. Vanmeter

Overview

Portrayals of America's people, places, and events in historical fiction integrate literature with history and make an exciting supplement to U.S. history classes. This book helps educators and students locate the best in classic and contemporary fiction in this subject area. Arranged in major chronological divisions of U.S. history, the annotated entries include standard bibliographic information, time period, subject, location, research base (if known), and whether the title is more appropriate for mature students or younger secondary students. VanMeter often lists prequels and sequels or notes when a title is more than 600 pages long. Extensive indexing provides access to entries on a wide variety of topics, from women, immigrants, and ethnic groups to military, political, and social events.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563084966
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	02/15/1997
Edition description:	ANNOTATED
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)
Age Range:	11 - 17 Years

About the Author

VANDELIA L. VAN METER is former Associate Professor and Library Director, Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky.

Editorial Reviews

Fully cites and briefly describes over 1,000 works of fiction that teachers and librarians can use to increase their students' interest in American history. Arranged in chronological sections from 1492 to 1995, the entries include standard bibliographic information, time period portrayed, subject, location, research base (if known), any prequels and sequels, and appropriate readership. They also note if a book is over 600 pages long. Most of the books are in print and all have been recommended in at least one standard review source. Indexed by title and author as well as subject. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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