Great Events in the History of North and South America; from the Alleged Discovery of the Continent, by the Northmen in

This work by Charles A. Goodrich was first published in 1850. It details the history of the United States of America from its earliest discoveries, such as the voyages of Biarne, Thorwald, and other Northmen, along with the claims of Columbus and Cabot, right through to 1849 and the inauguration of Zachary Taylor as President. The early settlements of the Colonial Period are also chronicled, and the various Native American tribes who inhabited the continent are described. Goodrich delves into the history of the many wars that beset the nation, charting 'Philip's War', 'War of William III', 'The French and Indian War', and many others. He also discusses the main events of the Revolution and the formation of the Federal Constitution. He follows this with a history of the presidential rule of the earliest leaders of the country. Goodrich has also included many chapters on the key nations of South America, such as Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, along with a number of sections on the West Indies. This is a fantastic read for anyone interested in the origins and history of North and South America. We are republishing this classic text with a brand new introductory biography of the author.