Wyoming State Law Library

Covers the period of American history from the 1880s to World War I.

Uses a wide variety of documents to show how Americans dealt with an age of extremes from 1887 to 1900, including rapid industrialization, unemployment, unprecedented wealth, and immigration.

"In an alphabetical almanac format, describes life on the home front during the US Civil War. Explains how daily life was affected differently in the North than in the South, and describes the sacrifices people made toward the war efforts. Includes a timeline and study features to help readers focus on important information"--Provided by publisher.