Algonquin Indian Tales
Posted in American History, Mythology, Public Domain on April 4, 2013
For thirty years or more we have been gathering up these myths and legends. Sometimes a brief sentence or two of one would be heard in some wigwam—just enough to excite curiosity—then years would elapse ere the whole story could be secured. As the tribes had no written language, and the Indians had to depend Read More »
Folk Tales From The Russian
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on March 13, 2013
In sending forth the stories in the present volume, all of which are here set down in print for the first time, it is my hope that they may enable American children to share with the children of Russia the pleasure of glancing into the magic world of the old Slavic nation. Russian folk tales! Read More »
Sketches Of Japanese Manners And Customs
Posted in College Prep, Culture, Eastern Civilization, High School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 23, 2013
If you are studying Asia or have a child who loves all things Japan, this book is perfect for you! Full-color plates depict different events and daily life in Japan during the late 1800′s.This is truly a living history book that will delight readers of all ages. Each chapter includes text describing the customs, as Read More »
Long-ago People {British History}
Posted in Ancient History, Culture, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on January 27, 2013
From the author of Children of Ancient Rome comes a collection of stories about primitive man. These stories were originally told to children at camp, who were asking questions about how man used to live. There are 18 tales about the people of Britain before recorded history. Download Long-ago People from archive.org.
A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales
Posted in High School, Lower Elementary, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on January 4, 2013
Children possess an unestimated sensibility to whatever is deep or high, in imagination or feeling, so long as it is simple, likewise. It is only the artificial and the complex that bewilder them. Yes you read that book cover right – it was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, of The Scarlet Letter fame. This is actually Read More »
