The Old World And The New is a historical book written by William Ballantine in 1884. The book covers the history of the Americas from the time of Columbus to the late 19th century. The author explores the impact of European colonization on the indigenous people of the Americas, as well as the political, social, and economic changes that occurred during this time period. The book also examines the role of the United States in the western hemisphere and its impact on the rest of the world. Ballantine provides a detailed account of the major events and figures that shaped the history of the Americas, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the rise of industrialization. The Old World And The New is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a thorough understanding of the history of the Americas.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.