John Muir

By Eden Force

A biography of the naturalist who, among other activities, founded the Sierra Club and, as an early proponent of wilderness preservation, was influential in establishing the national park service.

John Muir

By Eden Forge, Eden Force

The Sixth Amendment

By Eden Force

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees certain rights of trial to persons accused of crimes.

American Heritage History of the Bill of Rights

By Joan C. Hawxhurst, Burnham Holmes, Eden Force

The First Amendment

By Philip A. Klinkner

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

The Second Amendment

By Joan C. Hawxhurst

Traces the historical origins of provisions of the Second Amendment: the right to keep and bear arms, and the maintenance of a militia.

The Third Amendment

By Burnham Holmes

Studies the historical circumstances in the American colonies that eventually led to the drafting of the Third Amendment, which forbids the arbitrary quartering of troops in private homes.

The Fourth Amendment

By Paula Angle Franklin

Traces the origins of the Fourth Amendment, which speaks of citizens' rights in the matter of search and seizure.

The Sixth Amendment

By Eden Force

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees certain rights of trial to persons accused of crimes.

The Seventh Amendment

By Lila E. Summer

Studies the historical origins of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees citizens the right of trial by jury in civil cases, or those cases involving money and property.