Albert F. Blaisdell
Short Stories From American History
Paperback
(Forgotten Books Nov. 17, 2016)
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
- ISBN
- 1330109015 / 9781330109014
- Pages
- 170
- Weight
- 9.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.0 x 0.4
in.