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Excerpt from Indian Nature MythsThe stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves. The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor. In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, ...

Excerpt from Jim Crow's Language Lessons and Other Stories of Birds and AnimalsThe author wishes to acknowledge the courtesy of the editors of The Youth's Companion, The New York Observer, Happy Hours, Little Folks Our Little Ones, and The Weekly Magnet, in whose papers some of the following stories have appeared, and whose cordial good will has encouraged her to offer them with others which have not been published.About the PublisherForgotten...

Excerpt from The Art of Story-Telling With Nearly Half a Hundred StoriesIn preparing this book the author has sought to awaken a keener perception and a higher appreciation of the artistic and ethical value of story-telling, to simplify some of its problems, to emphasize the true delight which the story-teller may share with her hearers, and to present fresh material which answers to the test of being good in substance as well as in literary f...

Excerpt from Our Little Spartan Cousin of Long Ago: Being the Story of Chartas, a Boy of SpartaIT has not been the intention of the author to confine the scenes of this story to a given date, but rather to select events which are typical of the Spartan life and character, and so to present a composite picture which is truly representative of a people unique in the history of mankind.The story closes during the stirring times of the Persian inv...

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Excerpt from Our Little Spartan Cousin of Long Ago: Being the Story of Chartas, a Boy of Sparta IT has not been the intention of the author to confine the scenes of this story to a given date, but rather to select events which are typical of the Spartan life and character, and so to present a composite picture which is truly representative of a people unique in the history of mankind. The story closes during the stirring times of the Persian...

Excerpt from Jim Crow's Language Lessons and Other Stories of Birds and Animals The author wishes to acknowledge the courtesy of the editors of "The Youth's Companion, " "The New York Observer, " "Happy Hours" "Little Folks, " "Our Little Ones, " and "The Weekly Magnet, " in whose papers some of the following stories have appeared, and whose cordial good will has encouraged her to offer them, with others which have not been published, in this...

Excerpt from The Art of Story-Telling With Nearly Half a Hundred Stories In preparing this book the author has sought to awaken a keener perception and a higher appreciation of the artistic and ethical value of story-telling, to simplify some of its problems, to emphasize the true delight which the story-teller may share with her hearers, and to present fresh material which answers to the test of being good in substance as well as in literary...

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Engaging account of the life of children in ancient Sparta, where patriotism, heroism, and strength in battle are the highest ideals. We discover how at age seven boys leave home to live in company with 15 others, training to be Spartan soldiers through rigorous physical and mental exercises. In addition to wrestling, running, and throwing the discus, we watch them foraging for their food, gathering reeds for their bedding, singing patriotic s...

Vivid portrayal of the civic and home life of children in Athens during the reign of Pericles, when the art and architecture of ancient Greece were at their height. Through the eyes of Duris, son of the architect Phorion, and Hiero, son of the sculptor Hermippos, we experience the Greek culture of the times as we accompany them on their journey from home to market-place, wonder at the Acropolis, visit schools and studios, observe festivals, an...

The story of Nearchus, who comes as a page to the court of King Philip of Macedon, where he befriends the young Alexander the Great. In company with other boys, Nearchus and Alexander divide their time between lessons, and gymnastic and military drill. We follow them on an all-night tramp under one instructor and share their joy when their new tutor, Aristotle, arrives. The story revolves around the differing gifts of the boys and predictions ...

Through the story of Marcus and his growth to manhood in the closing days of the Roman Republic, we discover much about life and customs in ancient Rome. We accompany Marcus as he learns his lessons in school, joins his father on a trip to the Senate, pays a visit to his father's farm, and watches the triumph of a victorious general. The crowning moment comes when Marcus assumes the toga, the mark of a Roman citizen. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed w...