America250: Great Narrative Nonfiction Through the 19th Century

 

    Narrative Nonfiction is a relatively new genre, also known as creative or literary nonfiction, in which authors write about historical events, incorporating lots of research, using the dramatic and stylistic techniques of fiction writing.  Historical events and characters are brought to life through characterization, dialogue, and context to flesh out the story.  Books in this genre might be biographies, true crime, or investigative reporting on systemic issues.

    Here are some of the titles that I've read that fit (or at least kind of fit) this category from the period through the 19th century, with a few titles that might better be called history rather than narrative nonfiction.