""A Sketch of the History of the United States from Independence to Secession; To Which is Added The Struggle for Kansas"" is a historical book written by J.M. Ludlow in 1862. The book covers the period of American history from the country's independence in 1776 to the secession of the southern states in 1861. The author provides a detailed account of the events that led to the American Revolution, the drafting of the Constitution, and the growth...