Edition statement supplied by publisher.

"Based on material from Grey House Publishing's Working Americans Series by Scott Derks."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is Who We Were: Post Civil War 1880-1900 provides a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in America in the late 1800s, serving as both a serious research tool for students of American history and an intriguing climb up America's family tree. This brand-new addition to the This is Who We Were series features nearly 30 in-depth Personal Profiles that examine the home, work, and social lives of individuals and families living in the U.S. between 1880 and 1900. Featured profiles include a Chinese Photographer in San Francisco, a Professional Baseball Player in Boston, and a Clarinetist in John Philip Sousa's marching band in Saint Louis. Whether users are studying the Indian Wars in Fort Buford, North Dakota or the construction of the railroad in Pennsylvania, this richly illustrated text provides a fascinating way to look closer at a truly unique time in American history. - Publisher