Books with author Mary H . Wade

Originally published in 1914 as half of the author’s larger “George Washington: A Story and a Play,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 50 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the story of George Washington--the commander of the Continental Army, the chairman of the Constitutional Convention, and the first President of the United States.CONTENTSI. Boyhood II. Going to Sea III. Preparing for War IV. Danger Ahead V. The First Battle VI. War in Earnest VII. New Dangers VIII. The Winning of Freedom IX. Washington as President X. The Last Happy Days Sample passage:Not long afterwards, learning that there was a chance to take the enemy by surprise, the great general again crossed the river with his troops. It was Christmas night; a terrible storm was raging; it was bitter cold, and the water was filled with cakes of floating ice. Each moment of the passage was filled with danger, but Washington succeeded in landing every one of his men safely. Then, marching rapidly upon the enemy at Trenton, he surprised and overcame them as he had planned.About the Author:Mary Hazelton Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.

Originally published in 1914 as half of the author’s larger “Benjamin Franklin: A Story and a Play,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 50 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the story of Benjamin Franklin, statesman, inventor, and scientist.CONTENTSI. Boyhood DaysII. Bound OutIII. The SecretIV. The OfferV. The Beginning of SuccessVI. The Kite That Worked WondersVII. The Wise CouncillorVIII. New DangerIX. Franklin’s Mission to FranceSAMPLE PASSAGE:They took their places under the roof of the open shed, and when there were signs of a dark, heavy cloud drawing near, the kite was sent up. But what Mr. Franklin hoped for did not happen, though the kite flew high. Another cloud soon came sailing past, and then another. Yet still nothing happened. Mr. Franklin was getting discouraged, when a particularly dark cloud approached the kite and surrounded it. And then! The fibers of the string stood out in all directions. As the watcher noted it, he touched his knuckle to the key at the end, and felt a shock, the very thing for which he was hoping. Again he touched it, and again came the shock. How delighted he was; he had proved to himself that lightning is electricity.About the Author:Mary Hazelton Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.

Originally published in 1914 as half of the author’s larger “Abraham Lincoln: A Story and a Play,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 45 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the story of the rail-splitter from Illinois who became the 16th President of the United States.CONTENTSI. Early LifeII. School DaysIII. Out in the WorldIV. A New HomeV. Captain Abraham LincolnVI. After the WarVII. Lincoln the LawyerVIII. Lincoln the PresidentSample passage:At last the people became quiet, and another speaker rose before them. It was President Lincoln, tall, thin, homely, ungraceful. Many of those present had never seen their President before. They were almost shocked at the difference between him and the elegant, polished Edward Everett. And now Lincoln began to speak.His manner was awkward, but the first sentence was scarcely finished when there came a change. The eyes of the speaker began to burn with the fire of deep feeling. His voice became deep and powerful. His manner was no longer lacking in grace. He had forgotten himself in his message.And his listeners? The words of the speaker were so simple, yet so strong, that they longed to do the bidding of this man who seemed today as one sent from God. Yes, their country must have a new birth of freedom and it should be through their unselfish devotion.It was not strange, therefore, that when the speech came to an end there was no sound in that great gathering. The feeling was too deep. The silence spoke more strongly than the loudest applause could have done.About the Author:Mary Hazelton Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.

Originally published in 1904 as a chapter of the author’s larger work, “Ten Little Indians,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 24 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the story of the Native American girl who saved Jamestown colonist John Smith from death at the hands of her father, the chief of the Powhatan Indians, and who was later seized as a hostage by the English.Sample passage:The clubs of two powerful warriors were raised. In a moment more, the captive would have been cruelly killed if the chief’s little daughter had not spoken. She was not more than twelve years old. “Father,” she begged, “save this poor man’s life. Save it for my sake.” The stern Powhatan loved the child as the apple of his eye, but he would not change the order he had given. Pocahontas saw it was of no use to plead. She flew to Smith’s side and took his head in her arms. If the cruel blow fell, it must kill her as well as the prisoner.About the Author:Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.

Our Little Russian Cousin by Mary Hazelton Blanchard WadeA large country, called Russia, lies in the eastern part of Europe. It stretches from the icy shores of the Arctic Ocean, on the north, to the warm waters of the Black Sea, on the south.Many of the children of this great country have fair skins and blue eyes. They belong to the same race as their English and American cousins, although they speak a different language.Some of them live in palaces, and have everything that heart could desire; but a vast number of them are very poor, and their parents are obliged to work hard to keep the grim wolf, hunger, away from the door.Russia, as a nation, is very young, as compared with many others. She is still in her childhood. Perhaps it is because of this that her people do not enjoy as much freedom as ourselves.A few years ago the Emperor of Russia spoke some words to which the people of the western world listened with surprise and delight. He said, "I wish there were peace between all countries, and that we could settle our differences with each other without fighting." These wise words did a great deal of good. The emperor, without doubt, meant what he said. He did wish heartily that wars should be at an end. He has not felt able, however, to carry out his ideas of peace, for at this very moment he is at war with the people of Japan.Let us hope that this war will soon be over, and that the nation to which our Russian Cousin belongs will become as truly free and wise as she is now large and powerful.

In the new home where she went to live with her husband, the young wife did not have the comforts to which we are used. There were no carpets to spread over the rough unpainted floor and only a few pieces of homemade furniture. The cooking was done before a big fireplace from which the burning logs gave the only light after the sun had set.After Abraham’s sister was born, the family moved to a different place, called Rock Spring Farm. The country around was quite beautiful, and near the cabin, half hidden by a clump of trees and bushes, was a deep spring of clear wa¬ter. On this farm the little Abraham first saw the light, and here he lived until he was seven years old.In the woods near by he could watch the squirrels and rabbits at play. There was the spring close at hand with its song of gladness; there were berries to pick and nuts to gather. Yet the little boy must often have been lonely, since he had few playfellows. Then, when night came, there was no cosy, cheerful home with its bright light to welcome him—only a small, dark cabin with its bare walls and floor, and a hard bed under the roof, through whose cracks the rain...

Long before Columbus discovered America, there were brave men in the north of Europe who dared to sail farther out upon the unknown waters of the Atlantic than any other people in the world. These daring seamen were called Vikings. Their home was the peninsula of Scandinavia, now ruled over by one king, although divided into two distinct countries, Norway and Sweden.It was along the shores of Norway, with rugged mountains fringing its deep bays, that the Vikings learned command of their curious, high-prowed ships, and overcame all fear of wind and storm. Their strong nature shows itself to-day in the people of Norway, who patiently endure many hardships while trying[vi] to get a living on the rough mountain-sides or along the rocky coasts.Many of our Norwegian cousins have come to America to make a new home for themselves where the sun shines more warmly and the winds blow less keenly. Their fair-haired children are growing up amongst us, showing us the qualities their parents most admire. Be brave, be honest, be kind to all creatures, be faithful to every little duty,—these are the lessons they have been taught from babyhood, as well as their brothers and sisters who have not as yet ventured far from the land they love so well,—the land of rapid-flowing rivers, deep, dark bays, and narrow valleys.Come with me to-day to the home of one of these blue-eyed cousins and join her for a while in her work and play.