Story of Mankind

By: Hendrik Van Loon

1st Edition.This first edition "The Story of Mankind" was the First book ever to win a Newberry Medal! The Story of Mankind was written and illustrated by American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon and published in 1921. In 1922, it was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children's literature. Written for his grandchildren, The Story of Mankind tells in brief chapters the history...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00BGSKBSG
• Release Date: January 1926
• Publisher: Garden City Publishing Company, Inc, Garden city, New york
• Length: 898 Pages