Adventure Tales by Edward Sylvester Ellis
Posted in American History, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on May 23, 2013
Edward Sylvester Ellis – Dime Novel Author The son of a famous hunter, Edward was a school teacher, journalist, and prolific author during the last part of the 1800′s. His works are immeasurable because he wrote under various pseudonyms and pen names. Most of his books and articles were adventure stories for boys and historical biographies. He Read More »
Hansel and Grethel: And Other Stories
Posted in Literature, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 23, 2013
We grew up hearing about Hansel & Grethel, The Bremen Town Musicians, and The Frog Prince. Read these classics, plus 27 more tales written by the Grimm brothers. Download Hansel & Grethel and Other Stories from archive.org.
The English Lakes
Posted in Nature Studies, Public Domain, Science on May 20, 2013
A while back ago I posted a series of books called Beautiful England. They are descriptive little tomes with paintings of the structures and lands of England. I was pleased to find that Project Gutenberg had added another title from the series – this one covering the famous lakes of the country. Download The English Read More »
British Castles
Posted in College Prep, High School, Public Domain, Western Civilization on May 20, 2013
A very beautifully illustrated treatise on the history of castle-building in England. The writing in this book is a little heady – so it would probably only appeal to older students. But the information it contains about the structure of the castles and how they became elaborate and grand is worth the read. Download British Read More »
Camping on the St. Lawrence
Posted in American History, Literature, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 20, 2013
In this story I have endeavored to take my young readers to one of our noblest rivers, and not only to make them share in the stirring experiences which are to be had on its waters, but also to make them feel something of the power of the wonderful history of those who first looked Read More »
