| Author |
Turpin, Edna Henry Lee, 1867-1952 |
| Illustrator |
Grosch, Oscar Edward, 1863-1928 |
| LoC No. |
07040026
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| Title |
Brief biographies from American history, for the fifth and sixth grades : Required by the syllabus for elementary schools of New York State Education Department
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| Original Publication |
United States: Charles E. Merrill Co., 1907.
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| Series Title |
Graded supplementary reading series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Brief Biographies from American History" by Edna Henry Lee Turpin is a historical collection of biographies aimed at fifth and sixth graders, written in the early 20th century. The book presents short narratives about significant figures in American history, intended to provide young readers with a foundational understanding of the nation's past through the lives of influential individuals. The opening of the book establishes its educational purpose, emphasizing the importance of biography in teaching history. It discusses the role of biographical stories in childhood education and outlines the format and intentions behind the narratives. The beginning introduces key historical characters, such as Leif the Lucky and Marco Polo, connecting their explorations and contributions to the broader tapestry of American history. Throughout the text, the author focuses on engaging language and vivid storytelling to captivate young readers and spark their interest in the lives of these historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
United States -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75050 |
| Release Date |
Jan 6, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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