First published in the mid-19th century, this pioneering history textbook was designed to make the study of history accessible and engaging for young students. Using clear, straightforward prose and a wealth of illustrations and maps, it covers everything from the discovery of America to the Civil War. A classic text that has stood the test of time. 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 is in the "public domain in ...
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First published in the mid-19th century, this pioneering history textbook was designed to make the study of history accessible and engaging for young students. Using clear, straightforward prose and a wealth of illustrations and maps, it covers everything from the discovery of America to the Civil War. A classic text that has stood the test of time. 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 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. 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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Fair. Revised stereotype edition. 309, [1]pp., illustrated with numerous wood-engravings. Contemporary full sheep. Bookseller's ticket: "For Sale By R.C. Barclay, Norfolk Va." on the front pastedown. Both boards are detached, scattered foxing, with a child's small pencil drawing and doodles on the front pastedown, a fair sound copy. Although not marked as such, this copy is from the library of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Peter Taylor and his wife, the National Book Award-nominated poet Eleanor Ross Taylor. Laid in is a half-sheet with the title page transcribed, likely in Peter Taylor's hand, for delivery to a Charlotte-based book binder, along with an autograph note from the binder to Eleanor Taylor.
