| Author |
Montgomery, D. H. (David Henry), 1837-1928 |
| Title |
The Beginner's American History
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Ron Swanson
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| Summary |
"The Beginner's American History" by D. H. Montgomery is an educational historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introductory guide for younger students beginning their exploration of American history, emphasizing the lives and contributions of key figures in the nation's past. The text aims to provide clear, engaging narratives of significant events and individuals, making complex historical facts accessible and interesting to its audience. The opening of the book outlines the author’s intent and structure, indicating that it will present pivotal moments in American history, starting with Christopher Columbus. It describes Columbus's early life, his ambitions to sail west in search of new trade routes, and his eventual support in Spain from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. The text details his preparations and the challenges he faced, including the fears of his crew during the voyage across the Atlantic, leading up to his historic landing in the New World. This introduction sets the stage for a narrative that promises both factual information and engaging anecdotes from the timeline of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
United States -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18127 |
| Release Date |
Apr 5, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
249 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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