The Historical Source Book, written in 1920 by Webster and Hutton, is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that chronicle the events and people that shaped human history. The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the earliest known civilizations and continuing through to the early 20th century. The sources include letters, diaries, speeches, legal documents, and other primary sources that provide a firsthand account of historical events. The book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, art, literature, and science. It includes primary sources from various regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The Historical Source Book is an invaluable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the past through the words of those who lived it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.