Buy this book on-line Schappes, Morris U. , Ed : A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF THE JEWS IN THE UNITED STATES, 1654-1875
New York: Citadel, 1950. Cloth; 8vo. Xxx, 762 pages. Presumed first edition. A treasury of historic documents depicting the role of the Jewish people in American life from Colonial Times to 1875. Preface by Joshua Bloch, then chief, Jewish Division, New York Public Library. "..It represents the first compilation of a source book of American Jewish history ...documentary material, culled from a variety of authentic sources.. And shows that in spite of various struggles and obstacles, sometimes appearing to be almost insurmountable, Jews have found their way to an honorable place in every sphere of American endeavor.." (from the Preface) . Jews -- United States -- History. Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 565-735) . Sunned; spine discolored, with upper edge frayed, extending almost two inches into top edge of front cover; good condition. (AM-4) Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Schappes, Morris U. , Ed : A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF THE JEWS IN THE UNITED STATES, 1654-1875. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, out-of-print books, libri antichi, used books and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |