Download or read book Encyclopedia of the United States in the Nineteenth Century: Abolition and antislavery-government written by Paul Finkelman and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2001 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The 19th century was arguably the most important in the nation's history, making the publication of this first-rate encyclopedia a significant event. Students using this 600-entry work, which is conveniently keyed to the National Standards for United States History, will find the entries easy to follow and enjoyable to read. It is an essential purchase for all public and academic libraries."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2002.