I came across a most fascinating book that tells of 100 great events, some little known, in our country’s early years. Written by Richard Miller Devens in 1879, Our First Century: Being A Popular Descriptive Portraiture Of The One Hundred Great And Memorable Events Of Perpetual Interest In The History Of Our Country is a treasure trove of information.
Just scanning the table of contents is enough to pique the curiosity of any enthusiast of early American history. I’ve read a few chapters and discovered some things that I would never have learned in regular history text. Perhaps, some of these events being so nearer in time to the author’s own life he was able to capture a more comprehensive history for us to enjoy today.
Read it online: Our First Century
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This sounds intriguing. I shall be tracking down a copy, methinks. Thanks for posting.
Isn’t it a cool book! I love discovering treasure like this.
I have this book. Inside is in excellent condition but binding is pretty sad!
I particularly enjoyed reading about the earthquake in the bootheel of Missouri and the Missouri River running backwards.
Does anyone know the value of this book. Publishers date is C.A. Nichols & Co, Springfield, Mass. 1878