Diaries and Autobiographies Throughout American History (Journey to the Past: Investigating Primary Sources) (Library Binding)

"To many people, a diary is like a trusted friend - somewhere to share their true (and sometimes secret) thoughts and feelings. In this book, explore more than 200 years of American history through the eyes of real people who lived through it... and, lucky for us, wrote about it, too! In this book, learn what makes diaries and autobiographies different, why they matter, and how to think critically to read them like a historian. From the American Revolution to the 21st century, we'll up close and personalwith history with notable Americans in their own words. Ready? Let's investigate!"--Provided by publisher.