Richard Hildreth was an American journalist, author, and historian. He is most recognized for his six-volume History of the United States of America, detailing the period from 1497 to 1821 and published between 1840 and 1853. This work is esteemed by historians for its political accuracy regarding the early Republic, though it exhibits a notable bias favoring the Federalist Party and the abolition of slavery.
Originally published in 1836, Hildreth's book is a critical examination of the treatment of Native Americans in American society and politics during the early 19th century. He argues against the prevailing attitudes of the time, and advocates for greater respect and recognition of the rights of Native peoples.
An abolitionist tract by Richard Hildreth, published in 1854. The work argues that the institution of slavery in the United States undermines American democracy and justifies the use of political force to abolish it.