Children's Stories in American History by Henrietta Christian Wright
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"Children's Stories in American History" by Henrietta Christian Wright is a collection of historical narratives aimed at young readers, written during the late 19th century. This engaging compilation presents important figures and events in American history through accessible and imaginative storytelling, designed to both educate and entertain children. The topics covered span from ancient peoples and early explorers to significant moments leading to the establishment of the United States. At the start
of the book, the narrative introduces readers to the concept of ancient America, describing a time when the continent was engulfed in ice and inhabited by gigantic creatures like mammoths and mastodons. Wright paints vivid images of the natural landscape and speculates about the mysterious, prehistoric peoples who existed alongside these beasts. The opening chapters also explore the Mound-builders and the Indigenous tribes, setting the stage for a broader understanding of America's rich history, leading into the tales of European explorers who arrived on its shores. Through these early chapters, readers are invited to imagine the time before history was written, as well as the intrigue that surrounded the advent of cultural exchanges between different peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wright, Henrietta Christian, -1899 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02005799 |
| Title | Children's Stories in American History |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Nicole Henn-Kneif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42345 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 376 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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