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Vendor:

Gale

Brief Description:

Contains primary documents relating to the Americas dating from 1500 to 1926.

Full Description:

Based on Joseph Sabin's landmark bibliography, this collection contains works about the Americas published throughout the world from 1500 to the early 1900's. Included are books, pamphlets, serials and other documents that provide original accounts of exploration, trade, colonialism, slavery and abolition, the western movement, Native Americans, military actions and much more. With over 6 million pages from 29,000 works, this collection is a cornerstone in the study of the western hemisphere.

Coverage:

1500-1926

Number & Type of Contents:

More than 6 million pages from 29,000 works

Geographic Focus:

Western hemisphere

Tools Available:

A help section and search tips are available.

Formats:

Electronic Resource

Type:

Biographies, Primary Sources

Subjects:

African American Studies, American History, American Studies, Biography, Children's Literature, Latin American History, Native American Studies, Women's Studies

Liaison:

S. Tritt

URL:

http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/Sabin?locID=iulib_fw&srchtp=a&ste=2