The Basis Of American History, 1500-1900 is a comprehensive book written by Max Farrand and Livingston Farrand that provides a detailed account of the history of America from the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th century until the end of the 19th century. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different period in American history. Part one covers the period from 1500 to 1607, which includes the arrival of the Europeans, the exploration...