Mcdougal Littell History Appraisal

McDougal Littell: The Americans

This is a hardcover American History textbook titled 'The Americans,' published by McDougal Littell. The front cover features a dark blue textured background with the title in a large, white, serif typeface. Below the title, the words 'life,' 'liberty,' and 'pursuit of happiness' are subtly integrated into the background design in a faint grey font. The cover is illustrated with a collage of historically significant figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, and others, representing diverse periods and roles in American history. Physically, the book appears to be a heavy, standard-issue high school textbook with a glossy laminated finish. Marks of significant use are apparent: there is visible edge wear, particularly along the top and left margins, corner bumping, and several surface abrasions/scuffs on the front face. A small white mark or scratch is visible between the words 'The' and 'Americans'. Based on the branding and visual style, this edition likely dates from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. The binding appears intact but shows evidence of shelf wear consistent with a classroom environment.