Hero Stories From American History: For Elementary Schools - Softcover

Blaisdell, Albert F.; Ball, Francis K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1481129880 ISBN 13: 9781481129886

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

"This book is intended to be used as a supplementary historical reader for ... our public schools, or for any other pupils from twelve to fifteen years of age. It is also designed for collateral reading in connection with the study of a formal text-book on American history. The period here included is the first fifty years of our national life. No attempt has been made, however, to present a connected account, or to furnish a bird's-eye view, of this half century. It is the universal testimony of experienced teachers that such materials as are pervaded with reality serve a useful purpose with young pupils. The reason is plain. Historical matter that is instinct with human life attracts and holds the attention of boys and girls, and whets their desire to know more of the real meaning of their country's history. For this reason the authors have selected rapid historical narratives, treating of notable and dramatic events, and have embellished them with more details than is feasible within the limits of most school-books. Free use has been made of personal incidents and anecdotes, which thrill us because of their human element, and smack of the picturesque life of our forefathers. ... In the preparation of this book, old journals, original records and documents, and sundry other trustworthy sources have been diligently consulted and freely utilized." - ALBERT F. BLAISDELL & FRANCIS K. BALL, 1903 ... Visit our website and see our many books at UncleSamBooks.com

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1481129880
• ISBN 13: 9781481129886
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208