Books with author W. H. Elliott

Historians have paid little attention to the lives and contributions of children who took part in westward expansion. In this major study of American childhood, now available again in paperback, Elliott West explores how children helped shape--and in turn were shaped by--the frontier experience. Frontier children's first vivid perceptions of the new country, when deepened by their work, play, and exploration, forged a stronger bond with their surroundings than that of their elders. Through diaries, journals, letters, novels, and oral and written reminiscences, West has reconstructed the lives of the children who grew to become the first truly Western generation.

There is not much in mythology that has drawn so much interest than the lost continent of Atlantis. In this book the author, W. Scott-Elliot, tries to provide a geographical, historical and ethnological sketch of all that was and might have been. He even includes essays on the Lemurian race, their language and life. This is a treasure chest for anybody interested in Atlantis.

The Magic Sleigh Bell is a novella which has been entertaining Christmas enthusiasts of all ages for over 20 years with its timeless story of believing.The Magic Sleigh Bell achieved national Bestseller status in the Canadian publishing industry with its print edition. Please note that the print edition is a Trade Paperback, using white 70 lb. bookstock paper, which is what is used in quality hard cover books. The cover is a thicker paper with a mylar coating for increased durability, ensuring years of enjoyment at Christmas. The Magic Sleigh Bell is a delightful Christmas novella easily read in a couple of hours during one sitting or enjoyed by sharing a chapter or just a few pages at bedtime in the days leading up to Christmas. It tells the story of a young brother and sister who find a tiny bell while raking the leaves. The 7-year-old sister believes the bell must have fallen from Santa's sleigh and rolled down their roof. Her 10-year-old brother, however, is at that age when he's not sure if he still believes. The discovery marks the beginning of their efforts to get their struggling family into the Christmas spirit. The story unfolds as the children find out who is right and who is wrong, and where the bell really came from. Young readers, especially, delight in the aspect of the story which features Santa Claus and the elves. However, it's not just a children's book, as it also deals with the brother and sister's family and community and their Christmas traditions. It's an old-fashioned celebration which adults (parents and grandparents) find they can enjoy from a different perspective than their children.The Magic Sleigh Bell is a fun, family-oriented story with a touch of suspense and a very happy ending that joyfully reinforces a belief in Santa Claus. It makes a wonderful addition to any collection of Christmas books. Its simple homage to established Christmas folklore in a contemporary setting has a timeless quality which will make The Magic Sleigh Bell a holiday tradition for years to come.

Life was peaceful for Abagael living in the Earth dimension with her family before the tragic death of her parents. Angry and heart broken she recluses into a world of silence communicating only through American Sign Language with her brother, Brendan. Abby struggles to find her voice. The journey in finding her voice transports her to foreign lands, enchanted realms filled with mystical creatures, colorful landscapes and thrilling adventures. On her adventures she learns a startling family secret. This secret spins a magical web of truths and lies. Which will she believe?

This work is suitable for ages 8-14. Medicine was a mysterious art in the Middle Ages and had not yet benefited from the scientific discoveries we take for granted today. This astonishing new book illustrates how death and incurable disease were considered a common part of medieval life. Young readers will be fascinated by the history of the Black Death, or the Plague, which killed millions of people in Europe, and why medical treatments in the Middle Ages were often worse than the disease. The topics include: a timeline of medical changes through the Middle Ages; common medieval diseases and their causes, such as smallpox, tuberculosis, diphtheria, and leprosy; The Back Plague and the modern explanation for it; the Four Humors; operations and treatments such as bloodletting, cupping, cauterising; medicine makers such as apothecaries and housewives; famous doctors such as Hippocrates, Galen, Rhazes and Avicenna; and women's place in medicine.

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