Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans - Hardcover

Eggleston, Edward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0965273520 ISBN 13: 9780965273527

Publisher: Lost Classics Book Co., 1996

Synopsis

Not just a history book, this little gem makes a great reader, and what a wonderful way to introduce young children to their American history, with 52 short biographical sketches sure to catch a child's imagination and with the charming illustrations from the 1895 edition. This volume includes stories about war heroes, statesmen, explorers, inventors, writers, artists, scientists, and just plain ordinary people who made a difference. The lives of these men and women wonderfully illustrate the virtues children need to learn and are a great introduction to American history.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Stories of Historical Figures Written for ages 6 to 8.
America’s heroes come to life for children, thanks to this 1895 classic by Edward Eggleston.

Edward Eggleston captures America’s heritage in the best way possible for children: with imaginative stories about great Americans. Stories written at a time when Americans wanted their children to be proud of their country. Stories that bring the people and the times to life. Stories designed to give hours of reading pleasure.

52 charming sketches from the original book, first published back in 1895, perfectly complement the text. The 52 chapters here include stories about war heroes, statesmen, explorers, inventors, writers, artists, scientists, and just plain ordinary people who made a difference. The lives of these men and women wonderfully illustrate the virtues children need to learn. Virtues like courage, unselfishness, honesty, patience, ingenuity, kindness, independence, and perseverance.

You get stories about great American men and women like...

Daniel Boone · Francis Scott Key · George Washington · Eliza Lucas · Marquette · Benjamin West · George Rogers Clark · Daniel Webster · William Penn · Louisa May Alcott · Charles Goodyear · Kit Carson · Thomas Jefferson · Benezet · Robert Fulton · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Thomas Smith · Horace Greeley · Lewis and Clark · General Marion · Benjamen Franklin · plus over a dozen more!

For children — and even for adults — Edward Eggleston’s writing nourishes a love and appreciation of America and the people who made it great.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lost Classics Book Co.
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0965273520
• ISBN 13: 9780965273527
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 163