Books with author Lawton Evans

This collection of illustrated short and true children's stories are taken from the vivid and eventful history of the United States of America. A classic compendium of stories taken from more than 500 years of American history, all are written in a style perfect for children aged between six and ten. The stories begin with the era in which America was colonized, where the newfound colonies and those making the journey fended against pirates and the perils of an uncharted land. This is followed by stories of the Puritan settlers and the trials of the Salem witches. The stories from the time the United States gained independence are expertly retold; the ride of Paul Revere, the heroism of George Washington, and the various adventures of the war are recounted. We also hear of the scientific genius of the Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, and the creation of America's flag; the Star-Spangled Banner. These stories are followed by many of the classics of the Old West era; the westward expansion of the United States saw many events and heroes - the tale of the Alamo, the California Gold Rush, and the arrival of the railroad and electric telegraph all feature. We also hear about the American Civil War; the lives of President Abraham Lincoln and army generals such as Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. The concluding stories focus on the early 20th century; the dastardly sinking of the Lusitania and the avionic exploits of Frank Luke Jr. are told. All in all, we have in this book a brilliant and thorough account of American history for children that wholly merits being termed a 'classic collection'.

"Of all the stories which every child should know those from the Bible should be first. They are part of the instruction of the youth that cannot be neglected without a serious omission in his culture and development.As a general thing children find the words of the Bible hard to understand. Even the most thrilling of the stories is obscured by the old form of narrative in which it is told. The text needs to be explained and changed and interpreted in the language of the child before it can be really enjoyed.The author of this volume has tried to write the great story of the people of Israel so that children can understand it and love it, without simplifying the words of the Bible into too familiar a style. He has adhered wherever he could to the very words of the Bible but at times has not hesitated to change them in order to strengthen the telling of the story.The book offers no moral teachings, except those that come from the narrative itself. It is a simple story of the trials and hardships of the Jews as told in the Old Testament The story itself is wonderful enough and carries its own meaning.It is hoped that this volume will fill a long felt want for the nursery where the Bible story is a fitting end of the day; for the Sunday school where young children need to be told in simple words the story of the heroes of whom they are studying; for the every day school where the Bible is too much neglected and whose stories should be included among those that belong to the inheritance of every child; for the story teller everywhere who seeks for those great narratives that at all times are worth telling."LAWTON EVANS

Excerpt from America First: One Hundred Stories From Our Own HistoryWhen children advance beyond the nursery age, no story is so wonderful as a true story. Fiction to them is never as appealing as fact. I have often been faced with the inquiry: whether or not a story is a true one. The look of gratification, when told that it actually happened, was most satisfying to me as a story-teller.The nearer a story is to the life and traditions of the child, the more eagerly it is attended. True stories about our own people, about our neighbors and friends, and about our own country at large, are more interesting than true stories of remote places and people. We naturally are interested in our own affairs, and the nearer they are to us the greater the interest we feel.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.

The author of this work makes no pretense of originality in the telling of these stories of olden times. They have been gleaned from many sources, and are the common heritage of all who love to write them anew and hear them again. Only the words belong to the story teller; the story itself is as old as the race.In the lapse of years and with the much telling of these stories there is no longer a line between fact and fiction. How much is true and how much is false does not matter; the story itself is the thing, and one need not worry whether it really happened or not. Much of it is palpable fiction, but much of it is true. Let us not be too critical of a story when it is a few hundred years old.At any rate, the stories herein contained are a part of the great inheritance that the boys and girls of this day have received from the past, and to which they are entitled in all fullness and freedom. If the reading of them shall add anything to the enjoyment or to the information of those who are always young in heart because they always thrill at romance and adventure, the writer of these old time tales will be amply repaid.

Collection of one hundred action-packed stories, covering the range of American history, from the first visit of Leif the Lucky to the exploits of Sergeant York in World War I. In relating the long, thrilling story of the trials and triumphs of the pioneers and patriots, the author aims to gratify the love of children for the dramatic and picturesque, to satisfy them with stories that are true, and to make them familiar with the great characters in the history of their own country. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

This bumper collection of short and true children's stories are taken from the vivid and eventful history of the United States of America. This edition includes all of the original illustrations. A classic compendium of stories taken from more than 500 years of American history, all are written in a style perfect for children aged between six and ten. The stories begin with the era in which America was colonized, where the newfound colonies and those making the journey fended against pirates and the perils of an uncharted land. This is followed by stories of the Puritan settlers and the trials of the Salem witches. The stories from the time the United States gained independence are expertly retold; the ride of Paul Revere, the heroism of George Washington, and the various adventures of the war are recounted. We also hear of the scientific genius of the Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, and the creation of America's flag; the Star-Spangled Banner. These stories are followed by many of the classics of the Old West era; the westward expansion of the United States saw many events and heroes - the tale of the Alamo, the California Gold Rush, and the arrival of the railroad and electric telegraph all feature. We also hear about the American Civil War; the lives of President Abraham Lincoln and army generals such as Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. The concluding stories focus on the early 20th century; the dastardly sinking of the Lusitania and the avionic exploits of Frank Luke Jr. are told. All in all, we have in this book a brilliant and thorough account of American history for children that wholly merits being termed a 'classic collection'.

This bumper collection of short and true children's stories are taken from the vivid and eventful history of the United States of America. This edition includes all of the original illustrations. A classic compendium of stories taken from more than 500 years of American history, all are written in a style perfect for children aged between six and ten. The stories begin with the era in which America was colonized, where the newfound colonies and those making the journey fended against pirates and the perils of an uncharted land. This is followed by stories of the Puritan settlers and the trials of the Salem witches. The stories from the time the United States gained independence are expertly retold; the ride of Paul Revere, the heroism of George Washington, and the various adventures of the war are recounted. We also hear of the scientific genius of the Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, and the creation of America's flag; the Star-Spangled Banner. These stories are followed by many of the classics of the Old West era; the westward expansion of the United States saw many events and heroes - the tale of the Alamo, the California Gold Rush, and the arrival of the railroad and electric telegraph all feature. We also hear about the American Civil War; the lives of President Abraham Lincoln and army generals such as Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. The concluding stories focus on the early 20th century; the dastardly sinking of the Lusitania and the avionic exploits of Frank Luke Jr. are told. All in all, we have in this book a brilliant and thorough account of American history for children that wholly merits being termed a 'classic collection'.

Lawton Bryan Evans (1862–1934) was an educator and author of American and Georgia history books who in 1920 published the book "America First: One Hundred Stories from Our Own History.""America First" is to a complete history of America what Lamb's "Tales from Shakespeare" is to the unabridged edition. It emphasizes interesting details which the text book lacks. In connection with every great historical movement there are sympathetic side events teeming with human interest. A knowledge of these gives to the reader a better conception of the lesson studied than the unembellished facts of the history text book itself. For every period of United States history, "America First" supplies a human interest story that lends a touch of realism to the text book lesson. It makes the study of history a greater pleasure, it aids the reader in memorizing the vital facts.In approximately one thousand words each, these supplementary word pictures of our nation in the making are brilliantly presented for the entertainment and instruction of readers.From Lief the Norseman to Sergeant York, men and women who have played leading parts in placing America first among the nations of the world, are revivified that they may arouse the interest, pride, loyalty, heroism and patriotism of young Americans.As a combination of purposeful story telling, splendid entertainment and high grade bookmaking, this volume will appeal to readers both young and old. It is the hope that those who study these pages may find in them an abiding respect for the great men of the past and a deep inspiration for their own conduct in the future.

Excerpt from America First: One Hundred Stories From Our Own HistoryWhen children advance beyond the nursery age, no story is so wonderful as a true story. Fiction to them is never as appealing as fact. I have often been faced with the inquiry: whether or not a story is a true one. The look of gratification, when told that it actually happened, was most satisfying to me as a story-teller.The nearer a story is to the life and traditions of the child, the more eagerly it is attended. True stories about our own people, about our neighbors and friends, and about our own country at large, are more interesting than true stories of remote places and people. We naturally are interested in our own affairs, and the nearer they are to us the greater the interest we feel.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.

This bumper collection of short and true children's stories are taken from the vivid and eventful history of the United States of America. This edition includes all of the original illustrations. A classic compendium of stories taken from more than 500 years of American history, all are written in a style perfect for children aged between six and ten. The stories begin with the era in which America was colonized, where the newfound colonies and those making the journey fended against pirates and the perils of uncharted lands. This is followed by stories of the Puritan settlers and the trials of the Salem witches. The stories from the time the United States gained independence are expertly retold; the ride of Paul Revere, the heroism of George Washington, and the various adventures of the war are recounted. We also hear of the scientific genius of the Benjamin Franklin, and the creation of America's flag; the Star-Spangled Banner. These stories are followed by many of the classics of the Old West era.