Book Review - The American Patriot's Almanac

The American Patriot's Almanac is an excellent collection of interesting excerpts from American history. The book is meant to be read one page a day, with each day's reading outlining an important event from that day in American history. In addition to focusing on one main event each day, at the bottom of each page is a brief synopsis of as many as half a dozen other important events that occurred on that day. At the beginning of each month - or chapter - various interesting topics from American history are covered. One month outlines 50 All-American movies, another month covers 50 American quotes. Each month is a different topic.

This book is excellent for students or anyone who wants to learn more about American history. It covers topics that range from defining moments in American history to more obscure but interesting facts. I can see where it will be a catalyst to encourage my children to learn more about the history of America as they read each day's story.

One other thing about this book that especially appeals to me is its appearance. The cover is attractive and "historic" looking - it reminds me of the look of parchment. The pages are thick with a torn, rough edge, making them look old - a perfect look for a book on history.

Although I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher as part of their book review program, the opinions expressed are entirely my own.