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_aEggleston, Edward, _d1837-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aStories of American Life and Adventure |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-04-09 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Mark C. Orton and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Stories of American Life and Adventure" by Edward Eggleston is a collection of historical narratives and short stories written in the late 19th century. This work aims to entertain and educate, delving into the lives and adventures of early Americans, particularly from the perspectives of children and youth. The stories explore various themes, including contact with Native Americans, pioneer life, and significant historical events, emphasizing the unique traits that characterize the American spirit. The opening of the work sets the stage for an engaging exploration of American history through the eyes of early settlers. The preface outlines the author’s intent to make school reading both enjoyable and informative, highlighting tales that capture the adventurous essence of pioneering life and the customs of different eras. The initial story introduces a young boy named Henry Spelman, who is sent to Virginia and later experiences life among the Native Americans, providing readers with an early insight into the challenging interactions between settlers and Indigenous peoples, as well as the resourcefulness and adaptability required in those times. Overall, the beginning hints at a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the adventurous spirit and hardships of America's formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aReaders -- History | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Juvenile literature | ||
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