The precise object of this book is to show intelligent young people how they may seek for themselves the best original narratives and the best historical reading.
The author has departed from the realm of fairies and dragons and in this volume deals with true stories which he says "are also rather attractive and strange now and then."
Mrs. Ivatimer's already large circle of readers will receive this new volume gladly; some of the fascinating historical gossip is on matters which are so recent, they seem almost like current events.
Description of an old city buried in A. D. 79, and of what Pompeii was like when it was a live and bustling place.
The Story of the Nations.
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A series of historical studies intended to present in graphic narratives the stories of the different nations that have attained prominence in history.
In the story form the current of each national life is distinctly indicated, and its picturesque and noteworthy periods and episodes are presented for the reader in their philosophical relations to each other as well as to universal history.
The following is a list of the subjects thus far published:
Alexander's Empire. Prof. J. P. Mahaffy.
Ancient Egypt. Prof. George Rawlinson.
Assyria. Z. A. Ragozin.
Australasia. Greville Tregarthen.
Austria. Sidney Whitman.
Balkan States. Henry Miller.
Barbary Corsairs. Stanley Lane-Poole.
Bohemia. C. Edmund Maurice.
British Rule in India. R. W. Frazer.
Building of the British Empire. 2 vols. Alfred T. Story.
Byzantine Empire. C. W. C. Oman.
Canada. J. G. Bourinot.
Carthage. Prof. A. J. Church.
Chaldea. Z. A. Ragozin.
China. Robert K. Douglas.
Christian recovery of Spain. H. E. Watts.
Crusades, The. T. S. Archer and C. L. Kingsford.
Early Britain. Prof. A. J. Church.
Franks, The. Lewis Sergeant.
Germany. S. Baring-Gould.
Goths, The. Henry Bradley.
Greece. Prof. Jas. A. Harrison.
Hansa Towns. Helen Zimmern.
Holland. Prof. J. E.Thorold Rogers.
Hungary. Prof. Vámbéry.
Ireland. Hon. Emily Lawless.
Japan. David Murray.
Jews, The. Prof. James K. Hosmer.
Jews under Rome. W. Douglass Morrison.
Media, Babylon and Persia. Z. A. Ragozin.
Mediæval France. Prof. Gustave Masson.
Mexico. Susan Hale.
Modern France. Andre Lebon.
Modern Italy. Pietro Orsi.
Modern Spain. M. A. S. Hume.
Moors in Spain. Stanley Lane-Poole.
Normans, The. Sarah Orne Jewett.
Norway. Hjalmar H. Boyesen.
Parthia. George Rawlinson.
People of England in the 19th century; 2 vols. Justin McCarthy.
Persia, S. G. W. Benjamin.
Phoenicia. Prof. Geo. Rawlinson.
Poland. W.R. Morfill.
Portugal. H. Morse Stephens.
Rome. Arthur Gilman.
Russia. W. R. Morfill.
Saracens, The. Arthur Gilnian.
Scotland. John Mackintosh.
Sicily. E. A. Freeman.
Southern Africa. George M. Theal.
Spain. E. E. and Susan Hale.
Switzerland. Mrs. Arnold Hug and R. Stead.
Turkey. Stanley Lane-Poole.
Tuscan republics. Isabella Duffy.
Vedic India. Z. A. Ragozin.
Venice. Alethea Wiel.
West Indies. Amos K. Fiske.
This narrative comprehends not only all the explorations made in past ages, but also all the new discoveries which have of late years so greatly interested the scientific world.
The book is intended as a treasury for young people where they may find minute particulars of soul stirring deeds that give life and glory to the record of events.
Two objects were kept in view by the author. First he tried to make his account of Greece as comprehensive as possible, and to omit none of the main forces that helped to mould Greek civilization.
The personal character of Herodotus, reflected from every page that he wrote, renders his vivid story all the more happily suited to the reading and study of boys and girls.
Mr. George has written for those who do not know much about battles and would like to understand events which are interesting in themselves, and are the great turning-points in history.
At no other period of British history have public events of equal magnitude and interest occurred, nor has the nation ever produced so many eminent statesmen as at this time.
The author joined the expedition early in 1897, and he toiled along with it to the end. He described the stirring- events with accuracy and graphic presentation of detail.
The author believes that it is possible to gain an estimate of a nation by swift characterization at critical moments of its history, which shall be more just, as well as more vivid, than any that can be gained by monotonously tracing the chronology.
This is probably the first work on China that has had the advantage of careful revision by a native of that land who has been educated in other countries than his own.
While the thread of historical events runs throughout this book, many incidents and characteristic stories have been cited to illustrate the manners and customs of the various periods.
A book on the Boer troubles that is free from British prejudices and misrepresentations. " It is the best book of the hour in its unbiased presentation of the Boer side of the controversy."—Chicago Tribune.
Not only does the author trace the thrilling struggle for liberty, but he points out impressively the great future in store for the countries of which he writes.
Author tells in brief, how this country was first settled and how the whole land was gradually developed until its present position among the nations was reached.
An account of the manners, customs and habits of the American Indian today, with a number of stories gathered by the author from the Indians themselves.
Mr. Johnston has brought together much matter that is of interest at the present time, when more and more attention is being paid to economic subjects.
True stories of their adventures and discoveries, their attempts to educate the Indian and other deeds of heroism and kindness; also relates the story of Columbus.
The author has collected facts from many and widespread sources, aiming to give an idea of the manners of our forefathers and the social relations, besides the state of feeling aroused by savage warfare.
A series of historical narratives in which the romantic story of the rise, the marvelous expansion and the ill-fated ending of the French power in North America is brilliantly told.
The names on the title page stand as representatives of the two nations whose final contest for the control of North America is the subject of the book.
In the present volumes the nature of the subject does not permit an unbroken thread of narrative and the unity ..of the book lies in its being an illustration of the singularly contrasted characters and methods of the rival claimants to North America.
Comprehensive view of the history of the American people, and of the influential elements that have g-one to form their characteristics and their government.
The writing of this work required the personal examination of many old and rare books, and the material has been used carefully with respect to accuracy.
The history connected with these places is interestingly related, and the early struggles, physical hardships, religious persecutions of the settlers fully dealt with.
From the homes of the men who faced the royal troops at Concord and Lexington; from the lips of the children and grandchildren, themselves-grown gray, has been gathered material for this volume.
This book is an outline of some of the principal events that transpired during the colonial period of our country, and portrays the hardships and sufferings of those who laid the foundation of a new empire.
It is an account of the century that has elapsed since the declaration of independence. Mr. Coffin writes interestingly; he uses abundance of incident; his style is pictorial and animated.
This book is not the ordinary narrative of events, it is rather a history in which the succession of cause and effect is the main topic; a history of "life."
This volume carries the narrative from the discovery down to the beginning of the decisive struggle between France and England for dominion in America.
It is difficult to squeeze the narrative of nearly three centuries within the narrow limits of a school-book without making it dull, says the author. He has, however, entirely overcome that difficulty.
Without attempting- the regularity and chronological sequence of history, the author has selected some of the most brilliant and striking points in history.
Deals with the doings of a community of earnest men who for eight score years had no considerable interests except those connected with politics and religion.
Contains chapters on the influence of Columbus' discovery, the life and times of Washington and the Christian church as a moral uplift in the formation and development of the nation.
History written in this picturesque style will tempt the most heedless to read. The author is a student and the history abounds in evidences of research in quarters not before discovered by the historian.
Shows the heroism and christian patriotism of the man who rendered great and distinguished service to his country, which has never been fully appreciated or recognized.
It is a brief story and comprehensive survey of the causes which led to the founding: of the city and of the various agencies which contributed to its marvelous growth.
Without attempting the regularity and chronological sequence of history, the author has selected some of the most brilliant and striking points in history.
Although the author has added much that is significant and new to the facts known about the American revolution, the great value of his work lies in his exposition of the meaning of the revolution.
Having served in the Federal army during the war, in that section written of, and participating in the operations, the author has recorded mostly what he himself witnessed.
Clear and concise narrative of Gen. Thomas' defense of Tennessee against Hood, and of Gen. Sherman's famous march and subsequent campaign in the Carolinas.—Nation.
Although no new incidents of this ghastly battle have been elicited, the ever present facts of those three July days are briefly and graphically described.
In preparing this volume the author met with great and unexpected difficulties from the incomplete condition of the files of the war department; notwithstanding, the subject is well treated.
Thrilling- narrative of personal adventure, exploits of scouts and spies, forlorn hopes, heroic bravery, patient endurance, bold dashes and heroic incidents on each side of the line.
Both interesting and instructive to those who wish to trace out the causes which have led to the success or failure of campaigns and how battles are lost and won.
As the private secretary of President Lincoln, Mr. Nicolay had unusual facilities for ascertaining those facts that were hidden for a time from the public.
The chief effort of the author has been to enable readers to view the Union commander near by; to make them know him as familiarly as those who served by his side.
The book deals, not only with the specific subjects mentioned in the title, but also with the general condition of the navy at the outbreak of the war, etc.
Unusually interesting anecdotes and details are offered in these chapters, and they show the thoughts and feelings of the soldier in active army service.
Mr. Davis had rare opportunities to observe the relations of the hostile forces, as he was on the firing- line in the important engagements. His account is accurate in detail and reliable in its summing- up of events.
The author, who was a war correspondent, had exceptional opportunities for observation, and this volume is the narrative of four months spent with the Cuban army.
Mr. Hemment is probably the first photographer who has obtained at close range a complete series of pictures illustrating a war from its inception to its close.
He gives graphic accounts of the splendid service of the marines at Guantanamo, of the regular army and volunteers at Guasimas, Caney and San Juan and of the brilliant achievements of the navy.
A clear, intelligent narrative of the Santiago campaign, showing the orders received and how they were executed, the plans formed, the obstacles met, etc.
From periodicals and official documents of the day, and from the lips or pens of the living comrades in the more recent of these tragedies, have been gathered the facts told in the following pages.
The writer proves his statement that there was never a war in which a navy did more marvelous work. The illustrations are a whole history in themselves.
The future history of Hawaii may become of more value to the world in connection with the accomplished annexation but it assuredly will never be more romantic or interesting than the past.
The work is not only a mine of information in regard to the life and customs of the Hawaiians, but it is also a valuable guide to Americans who are looking to Hawaii as a place for industrial enterprise.