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100 1 _aBlaisdell, Albert F.
_q(Albert Franklin),
_d1847-1927
245 1 0 _aHero Stories from American History :
_bFor Elementary Schools
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-26
508 _aProduced by Ron Swanson
520 _a"Hero Stories from American History" by Albert F. Blaisdell and Francis Kingsley Ball is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. It serves as an educational reader aimed at students in elementary schools, particularly for those in the sixth and seventh grades. The book focuses on significant figures and events from the first fifty years of American history, presenting them in a way that captures the excitement and drama of these historical moments to engage young readers. The opening of the book introduces the life and adventures of George Rogers Clark, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War. It details his determination and leadership as he navigates the challenges faced by early American settlers in Kentucky, particularly his strategic decision to confront British forces and Indigenous tribes that threatened their safety. The text emphasizes Clark's bravery and innovative military tactics, such as launching surprise attacks on British-held forts, which ultimately contributed to the expansion of American territory. This engaging retelling of history highlights not only the actions of Clark but also the resilience of the early American pioneers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History
700 1 _aBall, Francis Kingsley,
_d1863-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31092
999 _c71938
_d71938