AmeriCANS Who Made America ‐ 19th Century ‐ Growth, Division, Reunification

America has always been referred to as the place where you can make your dreams come true. The possibilities for success are unlimited. Richard V. Battle is the author who proves this idea that we can be anything we want to be. In his book AmeriCANS Who Made America: 19th Century-Growth, Division, and Reunification, Battle continues his series on great historic Americans by providing a broad analysis of people living in the 19th century who, above all odds, continue to give hope to Americans today. AmeriCANS Who Made America is a book with just the right amount of information. Battle divides the book into three sections; pioneers, leaders, and innovators. The pioneer section examines the struggles and achievements of Kit Carson, Sacajawea, Charles Goodnight, Frederick Remington, and others. The next section, entitled leaders, emphasizes the achievements of presidents and men such as Oliver Wendoll Holmes, Jr., and Sam Houston. The third section wraps the story up with a look at innovative figures such as Red Cloud, D.L Moody, and James Naismith. Battle has produced a book that is easy to read and is formatted well. It is free of errors that would take away from the reading experience. Though the information is targeted and minimal, Battle writes in a way that makes you want to research these American heroes further. The author’s tone fills readers with encouragement. Modern-day Americans can’t help but be reminded of what values America was built on and that those values are still present today. What is so special about AmeriCANS Who Made America are the quotes Battle includes after each person is presented to the reader. It is these quotes that make us feel closer to each person discussed. Battle uses the words of those he profiles to effectively tell the story of the history of America. Each quote inspires the reader to be more than they believe they can be. It is a call to serve and have influence with the life you live. “AmeriCANS Who Made America: 19th Century-Growth, Division, and Reunification is a book for readers of all ages, from teens through adults. It is a reminder that Americans have much to be proud of and that we have the same ability today to make a difference as the men and women Richard V. Battle writes about. Readers will be pulling this one off the bookshelves frequently.