The Story of the Pony Express
Posted in American History, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 4, 2012
An account of the most remarkable mail service ever in existence, and its place in history. A short ebook about the events that led up to the formation of the Pony Express, as well as it’s short life. Download The Story of the Pony Express from gutenberg.org Pony Express Map! Right-click and save this map Read More »
The Underground Railroad
Posted in American History, College Prep, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on May 3, 2012
Thou shall not deliver unto his master the servant that has escaped from his master unto thee. -Deuteronomy 23:16 Written by William Still– an abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad- this book is a collection of stories and narratives of the struggles and triumphs slaves had while attempting to escape to freedom. Modern history Read More »
The Civil War Centennial Handbook
Posted in American History, College Prep, High School, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on May 2, 2012
It is the purpose of The Civil War Centennial Handbook to present this unusual story of the Civil War, a mosaic composed of fragments from the lesser-known and yet colorful facts that have survived a century but have been obscured by the voluminous battle narratives and campaign studies. If you are looking for interesting images and information Read More »
“Wild Bill” Hickok Resources
Posted in American History, High School, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 1, 2012
“Wild Bill was a strange character, add to this figure a costume blending the immaculate neatness of the dandy with the extravagant taste and style of a frontiersman, you have Wild Bill, the most famous scout on the Plains.” – General George Custer, writing about Wild Bill Hickok. Famous Scouts – an ebook with stories Read More »
Stories of Abraham Lincoln
Posted in American History, College Prep, High School, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on April 10, 2012
Lincoln was perhaps our finest president, according to some. The story of his life is an amazing tale of moral character and achievement through thoughtful choices. Read about the man who went from a log cabin to the White House and changed the course of history: The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln The Story of Read More »
