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Stories of American Life and Adventure

by Edward Eggleston

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First published
1895
Pages
149Digital edition
Language
English
Reading difficulty
4 of 10

A little about the story

True stories from American history for young readers: a white boy among the Native Americans of early Virginia, Revolutionary War adventures, descending the Grand Canyon, telescope makers, adventures in Alaska and much more.

Edward Eggleston, author of The Hoosier Schoolmaster, wrote these to make history exciting for children.

Things You May Not Know About Stories of American Life and Adventure

  • By the author of The Hoosier Schoolmaster.
  • The Grand Canyon. The frontispiece shows the canyon, and one story tells of its descent.
  • Written as a school reader.

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