Elements of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 1: Containing a Historical and Geographical Account of the United States, for the Use of Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Noah Webster

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265554756 ISBN 13: 9780265554753

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the origins of the United States through a scholarly yet accessible early American history primer.

This edition presents a broad, school-friendly note on the American continent, its people, and its early settlements, paired with a clear outline of events from discovery to the revolution. It blends geography, natural history, and historical narrative to help young readers understand how the past shaped the country.

This volume lays out the ideas behind a structured approach to knowledge, aiming to make complex topics easier to learn. It emphasizes careful sourcing, chronological order, and practical remarks to connect facts with the bigger picture of American development.

• Clear, classroom-friendly explanations of early geography and settlements
• Structured passages designed for memory and classroom discussion
• Historical sketches of colonization, conflicts, and the road to independence
• Context on how natural and social factors shaped the young United States

Ideal for readers beginning their exploration of American history or those studying how early educational texts organized knowledge for schools.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265554756
• ISBN 13: 9780265554753
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248