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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Revolutionary reader; reminiscences and Indian legends

Revolutionary reader; reminiscences and Indian legends

Mrs Sophie Lee Foster

Paperback

Literary CriticismMythology & FolkloreRegional: West

ISBN10: 9353605482
ISBN13: 9789353605483
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.88 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Drumbeats in the night, whispers round the hearth, and the crackle of frontier campfires: Revolutionary Reader gathers the memories and myths that shaped a young nation. History feels close and alive. First published for young readers, this remarkable volume of juvenile historical stories moves between colonial America history, the American Revolution era, and the early frontier, blending family reminiscence with Native American legends and scenes of frontier and pioneer life. Told in vivid, accessible prose, the narratives glow with patriotism and bravery while keeping a keen eye on the hardships, hopes, and humour of everyday people. Both an American folklore anthology and a revolutionary war story collection, Revolutionary Reader suits children's American history lessons as naturally as it delights adults who cherish classic storytelling. Its episodic sketches and legends resonate with readers who favour the atmosphere of James Fenimore Cooper style adventure and Washington Irving style stories of early America, yet remain clear enough for shared family reading and homeschool history reading. As a window into how earlier generations taught national origins to the young, it holds lasting literary and historical significance for students, casual readers, teachers, and collectors alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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