Pictures from English History: A Fireside Amusement by Anonymous
QR code
"Pictures from English History: A Fireside Amusement" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. This book is designed to engage and educate children about significant events in English history through a playful narrative format. It aims to present history not as a dull subject but as an entertaining and enlightening experience for young readers. The book features a series of storytelling sessions led
by Mrs. Macdonald, where she recounts various historical scenes. These stories unfold in a guessing game format, allowing the children to engage actively by piecing together clues and answering questions about the depicted events. Incidents from the invasion of Britain by Julius Caesar to the reigns of kings and queens, such as the coronation of Robert Bruce and the poignant moments concerning Charles I, are covered. Each narrative not only presents a historical fact but also invites reflection, encouraging children to think critically about the past while making the learning process enjoyable and interactive. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Pictures from English History: A Fireside Amusement |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59725 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59725-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 375 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!