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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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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 countrys 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 arid 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. ALBERT F. BLAISDELL FRANCIS K.(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ...none nearer than my cabin. Who's to go for it?" Every man and every boy in that band of heroes wished to go. "No, no, indeed! Not a man shall go; we have n't one to spare; let me go!" cried Elizabeth Zane, a fair young girl, sister to Captain Zane. In vain did they try to keep her back. "No, Betty, you must not run the risk!" cried all the men; "you '11 be killed!" "Besides, Betty, you can't run fast enough; you are only a girl," said a boy. "But I am going," Elizabeth said. "You have wasted too much time already. Look at those Indians creeping out of the woods." The men and boys looked ashamed. "Let me go; I can run as fast as any of you," said the girl. "If I am killed, I shall not be missed as a man would be. Somebody pin up my hair so it won't be loose for the Indians to catch hold of." Carefully the big gate was opened just wide enough for Elizabeth to slip out. She gave one loving look at her brothers. Her dark eyes were shining, but in her face there was not a sign of fear as she walked slowly across the open space to her brother's log cabin. The Indians hiding in the bushes saw the gate open and gazed in wonder to see the girl, bareheaded and with sleeves rolled up, quietly walk out of the fort as if for a morning stroll. "Squaw! squaw!" they shouted, but did not fire a shot. Elizabeth had now reached the cabin and found the keg of powder. In breathless silence the watchers at the loopholes saw the girl appear in the doorway with the keg of powder clasped in her arms. She stopped a moment and gave a quick glance at the fort, which seemed a long way off. "Now it is death to my poor sister! Why did we ever let her go?" said...