American Realities: Historical Episodes from First Settlements to the Civil War,  Volume 1 (8th Edition)
"Youngs has imparted a provocative and accurate soical history at its core with essays from worlds of indigenouis peoples to the technological revolution of computers. He not only reveals his penchant for details but his ability to unfold events and persons that rarely surface in the American narrative."    - Rowena McClinton, Southern Illinios University "American Realities consists of a series of historical vignettes that vary from biographical to topical and usually cover a moderate era of history with enough background material to put the person or event in its historical context."    - Jeffrey D. Carlisle, Oklahoma City Community College "American Realities incorporates lively narrative esays that ell vivid but highly selective stories from the past."    - Tona Hangen, Worcester State College