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Edward Eggleston teaches American history in the best way possible for children: with 52 imaginative stories of great Americans. Eggleston's stories, which bring the people and the times they lived in to life, also encourage American children to be proud of their country. Written... Read Full Overview

Eggleston was born in Vevay, Indiana. As a child, he was too ill to regularly attend school, so his education was primarily provided by his father. He became an ordained Methodist minister in 1856. His summer home, Owl's Nest, in Lake George, New York, eventually became his year-round... Read Full Overview

Not just a history book, this little gem makes a great reader, and what a wonderful way to introduce young children to their American history, with 52 short biographical sketches sure to catch a child's imagination and with the charming illustrations from the 1895 edition.

Very simply told stories of warriors, statesmen, explorers, scientists, inventors, men and women of letters, and others. Featured are Marquette in Iowa, Penn and the Indians, Thomas Smith and the beginning of rice culture in South Carolina, Franklin and the ants, Putnam and... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

""Stories Of Great Americans For Little Americans"" is a collection of short biographies about notable figures in American history, written by Edward Eggleston. The book is aimed at young children and is intended to be an introduction to the lives of some of America's most important... Read Full Overview

This book spurs your children onto success!

It collects little stories of high achieving Americans starting with their childhood, making it more relatable to the young ones. The phrases are simple and the author hyphenates all long words.

"Learning to... Read Full Overview

"Stories of Great Americans" from Edward Eggleston. American historian and novelist (1837-1902).

"Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans" by Edward Eggleston is a collection of engaging narratives aimed at young readers, designed to introduce them to significant figures and events in American history. The book is structured to provide both entertainment and education,... Read Full Overview