Books with author Albert F. 1847-1927 Blaisdell

Excerpt from Stories of the Civil WarWe have tried to present a series of pictures Of our national life during the late war, around which a fuller knowledge of the course Of its history may gather.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Child's Book of American HistoryThe authors have described in some detail a few of the more dramatic and picturesque events in the history of our country from the earliest times to the present day. The story form has been freely used because teachers of experience know that such material has the unmistakable mark of reality and that it is instinct with the magic of life.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Short Stories From American HistoryThis book is intended to be used as a supplementary historical reader for the fourth and fifth grades of our public schools, or for any other children from ten to twelve years of age. It is also designed for collateral reading in connection with the study of the more elementary text-books on American history.The events herein told describe with some detail the perils, the arduous labors, the acts of self-denial, and the stanch patriotism of our forefathers. It is to be hoped that these narratives, instinct with human life, will afford pleasure and instruction to children and stimulate them to know more of their country's history. Personal anecdotes and incidents have been freely used, because experience shows that such materials serve a useful purpose in teaching elementary history.So far as historical accuracy is concerned, these stories rest upon a substantial foundation. Reprints of old journals, original records and documents, and sundry other trustworthy sources have been diligently consulted. The actors and even the conversation may be considered real rather than imaginary.It is suggested that teachers stimulate their pupils by supplementing and enriching this book with such additional materials as may be gathered from other sources.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

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The author has not aimed to cover the whole range of our country's history. Of many noted men and important affairs no mention is made. Only the leading events of certain periods and the personal achievements of a few representative "makers of our country" are treated in any detail. The subject is approached through biographical sketches of a few of the more illustrious actors in our nation's history. Some prominence is given to exceptional deeds of valor, details of everyday living in olden times, dramatic episodes, and personal incident...

Excerpt from Log Cabin Days: American History for BeginnersAmerican History for Little Folks has been written to serve as an introduction to the more advanced books of the series, namely, The American History Story Book The Child's Book of American History Heroic Deeds of American Sailors, and Pioneers of America.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Life and Health: A Text-Book on Physiology for High Schools, Academies and Normal SchoolsEvery thoughtful young person must have asked himself a hundred questions about the problems of human life: how it can be that the few articles Of our daily food - milk, bread, meats, and Similar things - build up our complex bodies, and by what strange magic they are transformed into hair, skin, teeth, bones, muscles, and blood.How is it that we can lift these curtains Of our eyes and behold all the wonders of the world around us, then drop the lids, and though at noonday, are instantly in total darkness? How does the minute structure Of the ear report to us with equal accuracy the thunder Of the tempest, and the hum of the passing bee? Why is breathing so essential to our life, and why cannot we stop breathing when we try? Where within us, and how, burns the mysterious fire whose subtle heat warms us from the first breath of infancy till the last hour of life?These and scores of similar questions it is the province of this deeply interesting study of physiology to answer.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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