The World And Its People, Book 3: Our Own Country (1894)

By Larkin Dunton and Minna Caroline Smith

Book Overview

The World And Its People, Book 3: Our Own Country is a historical non-fiction book written by Minna Caroline Smith in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the United States of America, covering its geography, history, and culture. It is intended for use as a textbook in schools and is designed to educate students about their own country.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the United States. The first chapter covers the geography of the country, including its rivers, mountains, and coastlines. The second chapter delves into the history of the United States, from its early settlement by Native Americans to the American Revolution and beyond. The following chapters cover topics such as government, industry, agriculture, and transportation.Throughout the book, Smith provides detailed descriptions and explanations of the various topics covered. She also includes numerous maps and illustrations to help students better understand the material. In addition, the book includes review questions and exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning.Overall, The World And Its People, Book 3: Our Own Country is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the United States. It is a well-written and informative book that is still relevant today, over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437081649
• ISBN13: 9781437081640
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"