noun
- books that contain original documents, texts, or materials used as primary sources for research or study
Usage: plural of sourcebook
Examples
- The history professor assigned several sourcebooks containing Civil War letters and diaries.
- Students used sourcebooks filled with original speeches and documents from the Revolutionary War.
- The library’s collection includes sourcebooks on American literature with excerpts from famous authors.
- These sourcebooks provide authentic materials for understanding ancient civilizations.
- Teachers often rely on sourcebooks to give students access to primary historical documents.
- The sourcebooks contained maps, photographs, and firsthand accounts from World War II.