In "American History: Volume One," embark on a riveting journey through the untold chapters of American history, where minerals, culture, land theft, immigration and the cataclysmic events of the Civil War, World War I and II intertwine to shape the destiny of a nation. This tabletop history book is filled with beautiful pictures, graphics and stories that piece together America the beautiful. In the vast expanse of the American landscape, hidden treasures lay beneath the soil, waiting to be unearthed. This book unearths the untold stories of mineral wealth that fueled the wars of a nation. From the gold rushes of California to the iron mines of the Midwest, delve into the struggles, inventions, and ambitions of those who inherited their stake in the mineral-rich heart of America.