The Red True Story Book by Andrew Lang and H. J. Ford
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"The Red True Story Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of historical narratives aimed at children, written in the late 19th century. This book presents a variety of true tales from history, recounting dramatic events and figures such as Joan of Arc and Major Wilson's last fight in Matabeleland. The stories are designed to be both educational and entertaining, immersing young readers in significant moments that shaped nations. The opening of
the text lays the groundwork for the book by introducing readers to its aim of providing true stories that are captivating and educational. It begins with a narrative called "Wilson's Last Fight," which outlines the lead-up to the conflict in Matabeleland, detailing the tensions between English settlers and the Matabele tribe under King Lobengula. This setting gives insight into the historical context, highlighting themes of bravery, survival, and the complexity of relations during colonial expansion. The introduction also hints at the other stories within, leading readers toward figures like Joan of Arc, who will be further explored in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941 |
| LoC No. | 04017977 |
| Title | The Red True Story Book |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27603 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27603-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1416 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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