| Editor |
Dickinson, Asa Don, 1876-1960 |
| Editor |
Dickinson, Helen Winslow Dickinson, 1885- |
| Title |
Children's book of patriotic stories: The spirit of '76
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| Original Publication |
United States: Doubleday, Page & Company,1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Jabez Rockwell's powder-horn, by Ralph D. Paine -- The little lord of the manor, by Elbridge S. Brooks -- Old Esther Dudley, by Nathaniel Hawthorne -- Betty's ride, by Henry S. Canby -- The first blow for American liberty, by Emma W. Demeritt -- The battle of Bunker's Hill, by Washington Irving -- Her punishment, by Elizabeth Gibson -- Famous words at great moments, by -- The little fifer, by Helen M. Winslow -- Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, by Washington Irving -- The capture of the Hennepin gun, by Margaret Emma Ditto -- Paul Revere's ride, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow -- Tony's birthday and George Washington's, by Agnes Repplier -- A venture in 1777, by S. Weir Mitchell -- A tempest in a big tea-pot, by Samuel Adams Drake -- How the warning was given, by Mabel Nelson Thurston -- Susan Tongs, by Ethel Parton -- The little minute-man, by H. G. Paine -- General Gage and the Boston boys, by Samuel Adams Drake -- Washington and the spy, by James Fenimore Cooper -- Three Washington anecdotes, adapted from M. L. Weems -- When George the Third was king, by Elbridge S. Brooks -- Their flag day, by Herbert O. McCrillis -- A true story of the Revolution, by Everett T. Tomlinson -- Polly Callendar: Tory, by Margaret Fenderson -- Neil Davidson in disguise, by Mary Tracy Earle -- John Paul Jones, by Rupert S. Holland.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Children's Book of Patriotic Stories: The Spirit of '76" by Asa Don Dickinson and Helen Winslow Dickinson is a collection of short stories aimed at children, written in the early 20th century. This book features tales that are designed to instill a sense of patriotism and honor the spirit of the American Revolution, focusing on engaging narratives that resonate with young readers. Each story celebrates historical events and figures, providing a way for children to connect with their national heritage through compelling characters and inspiring situations. At the start of this compilation, readers are introduced to the character of Jabez Rockwell, a young boy who demonstrates bravery and ingenuity during a chaotic moment at Valley Forge. The narrative unfolds as Jabez rallies fellow soldiers over a dispute regarding the distribution of powder horns, ultimately catching the attention of General Washington. The opening sets the tone for the ensuing stories by showcasing youthful courage and the camaraderie of soldiers, establishing patriotism and historical significance that will likely resonate with children and parents alike throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69235 |
| Release Date |
Oct 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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