The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America,   ISBN:9781595552679

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This book is so cool! It has all kinds of interesting facts and dates that you wouldn't have known before. It's interesting that the Republic of Texas declared its independence from Mexico on Sam Houston's birthday, seeing he was the first president of the aforesaid. It only takes a few minutes to read each enlightening page. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in our nation's past.

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Since this book is written as a daily "devotional" it is a great way to end the day. This is a wonderful book.

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While many may conclude that this volume is slanted more toward a conservative political ideology, that would be to sell it short.

This work is more about revealing and reviewing uniquely American historical events for each day of the year - regardless of whether or not that event is about Republicans or Democrats. It speaks with reverence about all the topics covered.

In my case, this has become our bedtime ritual with my three sons. There is a page for each day of the year. It will go into some introductory detail on an event that occurred on that date in history. It then follows up with about 5 one liners covering other things that occurred on that date in American history.

At the very least, it is a great way to get your kids asking questions about the topics covered.

In several cases, it has served as a jumping off point for much bigger discussions about American history.

This is well worth making a part of your daily routine with your children, or even getting you started in an appreciation for American history.

Why 4 stars instead of 5? In my case, I would have liked to have seen some of the subjects covered with a bit more passion for the material. However, perhaps it is that less passionate approach that will make this work a better fit for a larger audience. Just plan on bringing your own passion for the events you feel most strongly about.

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The condition of the item was as depicted and the arrival at my door was very timely.

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After reading a copy that was given to my family, I bought this book for my dad, who is a history buff. He spent the week after Christmas feasting on its content. It is written as a daily journal reading so you can pick it up any day and get a bit of interesting history or quotes. My teenage daughters often use it to add supporting quotes for their history research papers. It covers a fascinating variety of historical events, political issues, and people.