Fourth of July Encyclopedia

James R. Heintze is librarian emeritus at the American University Library in Washington, D.C. He has written numerous articles, reviews, and several books on American music and culture.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Preface      THE ENCYCLOPEDIA      Appendix: The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies      Bibliography      Index

“comprehensive...the only encyclopedia of its kind...recommended”—Library Journal; “the historical and journalistic emphasis of the encyclopedia provides a special lens through which to view and further understand the meaning of the holiday...recommended”—Booklist; “highly recommended”—Reference Reviews; “recommended”—ARBA; “extensive”—NewsWise; “examines precedents,customs and particular observances of American’s most public holiday...in part a social history of the country at large, but also a portrait of the nation’s public persona...Heintze captures the many meanings that this day of celebration has held...well documented...will serve high school, public and academic libraries”—Lawrence Looks at Books.