Rescued from Oblivion: Historical Cultures in the Early United States

by Alea Henle

Book Overview

In 1791, a group of elite Bostonian men established the first historical society in the nation. Within sixty years, the number of local history organizations had increased exponentially, with states and territories from Maine to Louisiana and Georgia to Minnesota boasting collections of their own. With in-depth research and an expansive scope, Rescued from Oblivion offers a vital account of the formation of historical culture and consciousness in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1625344996
• ISBN13: 9781625344991
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher