Colonial Days: Being Stories And Ballads For Young Patriots As Recounted By Five Boys And Five Girls (1881)

by Richard Markham

Book Overview

Colonial Days is a collection of stories and ballads that is intended for young readers who are interested in learning about the history of the United States during the colonial period. The book is written by Richard Markham and is told from the perspective of ten young characters, five boys and five girls, who recount their experiences and adventures during this important time in American history. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including the arrival of the Pilgrims, the Salem witch trials, the French and Indian War, and the Boston Tea Party. The book also includes a number of ballads that capture the spirit of the times and help to bring the stories to life. Overall, Colonial Days is a fun and engaging way to learn about the history of the United States and is sure to appeal to young readers who are interested in this fascinating period.In Around The Yule Log, Aboard The Mavis, On The Edge Of Winter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054864621X
• ISBN13: 9780548646212
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 700 Pages
• Weight: 2.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"