Our Country, Past and Present: An Unified Course in the History and the Geography of the United States for Elementary Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Lewis Nida

 
9780282925017: Our Country, Past and Present: An Unified Course in the History and the Geography of the United States for Elementary Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Set against the context of early American history, this book presents a gripping account of European exploration and the founding of the first permanent English colony in North America. The narrative follows the adventures of explorers like Christopher Columbus, Leif Ericsson, John Cabot, and Francis Drake, illuminating their search for a Northwest Passage and the wealth of the New World. The author explores the motivations and struggles of the Jamestown colonists, delving into themes of ambition, greed, and the clash between European settlers and the native population. Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, the book sheds light on the origins of the United States, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that shaped the nation's early years.

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9780265599198: Our Country, Past and Present: An Unified Course in the History and the Geography of the United States for Elementary Schools (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0265599199 ISBN 13:  9780265599198
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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