Volume on history of American literature with selections from colonial and revolutionary writers. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston-New York-Chicago in 1907. Book is heavily illustrated and has many extractions from American literature. 

Eva March Tappan (1854–1930) was an American author, educator, and historian known for her works on history and literature, particularly for young readers. She dedicated much of her career to making history engaging and accessible, writing numerous books that presented historical events and figures in a lively and narrative style. Her works, such as The Story of the Greek People and In the Days of Queen Victoria, aimed to inspire a love of learning through clear storytelling and rich detail. Tappan also edited historical sourcebooks, providing curated primary documents to help students better understand the past. Her contributions to historical education continue to be appreciated for their clarity and engaging approach.

Book has 255 pages, including bibliography and index. Dimensions: 19,5 cm x 13,5 cm x 2 cm. 

Volume is in "very good" condition. There is slight wear to the cover cloth. Text block is clean. On the first page there is pencil signature reading "Anzelm Iwanik".