Historical Series - Book II Johonnot, James 1823-1888 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls" by James Johonnot is a collection of historical tales and myths crafted for a younger audience, likely written in the late 19th century. The stories aim to ignite an interest in history among children, emphasizing character-building lessons through engaging narratives of bravery and moral virtue. The book includes a range of stories, from ancient myths to accounts of heroic figures from American history, all arranged to inspire young readers. The opening of the work begins by outlining the author’s intention behind the collection, noting the importance of both the sentiment conveyed in each story and the language used to cater to children’s comprehension. The first few tales focus on well-known myths, such as the story of Latona, who is denied water by rustic villagers, and the music contest between Pan and Apollo, showcasing themes of compassion and pride. The introduction sets the tone for the stories that follow, which will explore various heroic deeds, encouraging youthful readers to learn from the virtues depicted in the narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Myths -- Indian stories -- Stories of the Revolution -- Scottish stories -- Micellaneous stories. Release date is 2014-12-23 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Biographical fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Scotland -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47764 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47764 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134110.0 47764