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| Hannibal |
| by Jacob Abbott |
| An account of the life of the famous Carthaginian general who acquired distinction as a warrior by his desperate contests with the Romans. This lively treatment of the Punic Wars graphically depicts Hannibal's crossing of the Alps with his elephants, the battles he waged in Italy, his eventual defeat, and the ultimate destruction of Carthage.
Ages 12-18 |
| 210 pages |
$10.95 |
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| Romulus |
| by Jacob Abbott |
| Story of the early days of Rome, beginning with the flight of Aeneas from Troy and his landing in Latium, continuing with the rivalry of Romulus and Remus, and culminating in the founding of Rome.
Ages 12-18 |
| 214 pages |
$10.95 |
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| Why the Chimes Rang |
| by Raymond Macdonald Alden |
| A collection of highly imaginative modern fairy tales which inspire children to right behavior. Includes two Christmas stories—'Why the Chimes Rang' and 'In the Great Walled Country'—and a variety of other stories suitable for the different seasons of the year.
Ages 7-10 |
| 133 pages |
$8.95 |
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| Ten Boys Who Lived on the Road from Long Ago to Now |
| by Jane Andrews |
| Relates the stories of ten boys who lived at vastly different times and places in history, giving the reader an excellent introduction to the important epochs in the world's history. Through these imaginary characters the book gives vivid pictures of the conditions of life at different periods of the world's development, and fosters an appreciation of all history stories which may afterward be read.
Ages 10-12 |
| 189 pages |
$9.95 |
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| The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children |
| by Jane Andrews |
| Mother Nature unfolds some of her most precious secrets. She tells about amber, about the dragon-fly and its wonderful history, about water-lilies, how the Indian corn grows, what odd doings the Frost Giants engage in, about coral, and starfish, and coal mines, and many other things in which children take delight.
Ages 7-10 |
| 90 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Jataka Tales |
| by Ellen C. Babbitt |
| Eighteen fables from the Jatakas of India, skillfully retold and attractively illustrated. Includes The Monkey and the Crocodile, The Merchant of Seri, The Turtle Who Wouldn’t Stop Talking, The Foolish Timid Rabbit, The Banyan Deer, and others.
Ages 7-10 |
| 76 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Great Inventors and Their Inventions |
| by Frank P. Bachman |
| Twelve stories of great inventions, grouped under inventions of steam and electric power, inventions of manufacture and production, and in ventions of printing and communication. The final chapter introduces the famous inventors of the early twentieth century. The story of each invention is interwoven with that of the life of its inventor. Through these stories the reader learns how big things are brought about, and on the traits of mind and heart which make for success.
Ages 10-14 |
| 286 pages |
$11.95 |
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| Boys and Girls of Colonial Days |
| by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey |
| An engaging collection of stories for the younger child, introducing him to activities and occupations of boys and girls in the colonial era. Focuses on children who responded with courage and resourcefulness when faced with unexpected circumstances and whose efforts played a key role in the safeguarding of their families and their communities. Famous personages of the time, including Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, figure in several of the stories. Dozens of detailed black and white illustrations complement the text.
Ages 7-9 |
| 140 pages |
$8.95 |
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| For the Children's Hour |
| by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey |
| A choice collection of stories for the preschool child, carefully selected, adapted, and arranged by two veteran kindergarten teachers. Includes nature stories, holiday stories, fairy tales and fable, as well as stories of home life. Emphasis is placed on fanciful tales for their value in the training of the imagination and on cumulative tales for developing a child's sense of humor and appealing to his instinctive love of rhyme and jingle.
Ages 4-7 |
| 464 pages |
$15.95 |
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| Fifty Famous People |
| by James Baldwin |
| Offers stories about real persons who actually lived and performed their parts in the great drama of the world's history. Some of these persons were more famous than others, yet all have left enduring footprints on the 'sands of time,' and their names will be long remembered. Though not strictly biographical, each of the stories contains a basis of truth and an ethical lesson which cannot fail to have a wholesome influence. Each also possesses elements of interest that will delight the children with whom it is shared.
Ages 6-9 |
| 200 pages |
$9.95 |
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| Fifty Famous Stories Retold |
| by James Baldwin |
| Includes fifty legendary tales depicting certain romantic episodes in the lives of well-known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. Children naturally take a deep interest in such stories. The reading of them will not only give pleasure but will lay the foundation for broader literary studies, as nearly all are the subjects of frequent allusions in poetry and prose.
Ages 6-9 |
| 186 pages |
$9.95 |
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| Four Great Americans |
| by James Baldwin |
| An engaging introduction to four of the greatest Americans-George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln. Their lives are set forth in a simple manner, yet with many interesting details, and a glimpse is given of the trials and successes which combined to mold their character and afford such stirring examples for the youth of today. The stories are patriotic in every line, readable in every paragraph, and inspire the reader to the best thoughts and deeds.
Ages 9-12 |
| 184 pages |
$9.95 |
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| Thirty More Famous Stories Retold |
| by James Baldwin |
| This volume was written by the author in answer to the requests of hundreds of children for more stories like the ones they had enjoyed in Fifty Famous Stories Retold. This volume includes stories of historical events, scientific discoveries, and legendary heroes. The richer vocabulary and more complicated plot elements in these stories gradually accustom children to following a longer narrative.
Ages 7-10 |
| 220 pages |
$10.95 |
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| Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children |
| by James Baldwin |
| A retelling for the youthful reader of the most interesting parts of Cervantes’ great novel about Don Quixote, the eccentric gentleman who fancies himself a knight-errant. The adventures most appealing to children are included, and related in such a way as to form a continuous narrative, with both the spirit and style of the original preserved as much as possible.
Ages 10-12 |
| 229 pages |
$10.95 |
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| The Sampo |
| by James Baldwin |
| Far away in the Frozen Land in the long ago time a master wizard forged the wonderous sampo or mill of fortune, which ground out all sorts of treasures and gave wealth and power to its owner. This story, retold in from the Finnish Kalevala, tells of the making of this mill and the adventures of the heroes who sought to gain possession of it.
Ages 11-14 |
| 302 pages |
$12.95 |
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| The Story of Roland |
| by James Baldwin |
| Here are related the daring feats and great exploits of Roland, worthiest of the barons of France in the time of Charlemagne, and those of Oliver and Reinold and Ogier the Dane, all heroes who were his companions in arms and who rivalled him in the number and greatness of their exploits. The story is culled from the works of song-writers and poets of five centuries and in as many languages.
Ages 11-14 |
| 406 pages |
$14.95 |
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| The Story of Siegfried |
| by James Baldwin |
| Legends of the Nibelungen hero, Siegfried, full of the mystery, awe, and poetry of the northern lands. They tell of how Siegfried forged the wondrous sword, Balmung, of his riding through flaming fire to awaken the maiden, Brunhild, and of the many other strange and daring deeds which he wrought. Many of the Norse myths are interwoven in the tale. The best rendition for children of the Siegfried legends, based on the Eddas, the Volsung Saga, and the Nibelungen-lied.
Ages 11-14 |
| 303 pages |
$12.95 |
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| Robinson Crusoe Written Anew for Children |
| by James Baldwin |
| Adaptation of the story of Robinson Crusoe for children. Relates how the shipwrecked sailor makes a new life for himself on the island, crafting shelter, food, and clothing for himself from the few tools he rescued from the ship and what he is able to find on the island. Living on the island for over twenty years before he is finally rescued, he reinvents almost everything necessary for daily sustenance.
Ages 7-9 |
| 182 pages |
$9.95 |
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| A Story of the Golden Age of Greek Heroes |
| by James Baldwin |
| This book paves the way to an enjoyable reading of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, by presenting the legends about the causes of the Trojan War woven into a continuous narrative, ending where the story of the Iliad begins. The youthful Odysseus is the hero, as he journeys to visit his grandfather Autolycus, then Nestor and Menelaus, hearing the old stories as he goes.
Ages 8-12 |
| 293 pages |
$11.95 |
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| West African Folk-Tales |
| by William H. Barker |
| A delightful collection of folk tales from West Africa including 18 Anansi tales, as well as 17 others. Includes the story of how the tales came to be called Anansi tales. In the olden days all the stories which men told were stories of Nyankupon, the chief of the gods. Spider wanted the stories to be about him. Nyankupon agreed, on one condition, namely that he bring him three things: a jar full of live bees, a boa-constrictor, and a tiger. How Anansi contrived to achieve all these tasks is related in the opening story.
Ages 6-12 |
| 124 pages |
$8.95 |
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| Stories from the History of Rome |
| by Emily Beesly |
| Stories from the history of Rome for the youngest children, selected with a view to illustrating the two sentiments most characteristic of Roman life: duty to parents and duty to country.
Ages 8-10 |
| 122 pages |
$8.95 |
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| In the Days of Giants |
| by Abbie Farwell Brown |
| Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in a simple direct fashion appealing to younger children. Tells among other things how Father Odin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of the death of Baldur, and of the other doings of the gods and goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and white illustrations complement the narrative.
Ages 9-11 |
| 190 pages |
$9.95 |
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| Granny's Wonderful Chair |
| by Frances Browne |
| Seven fairy tales, set in an interesting framework in which are related the adventures of the little girl Snowflower and her magical chair at the court of King Winwealth. When Snow-flower, from her nook in the kitchen, said, "Chair of my grandmother, take me to the highest banquet hall," "instantly the chair marched in a grave and courtly fashion out of the kitchen, up the grand staircase, and into the highest hall." There it told the following stories to the king and queen, the fair lords and ladies, the many fairies, and notable people from other lands: The Christmas Cuckoo, The Lords of the White and Gray Castles, The Greedy Shepherd, The Story of Fairyfoot, The Story of Childe Charity, Sour and Civil, and The Story of Merrymind.
Ages 7-10 |
| 158 pages |
$9.95 |
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| The Pied Piper of Hamelin |
| by Robert Browning |
| Robert Browning's well-known poem of the piper who piped a tune to rid the town of Hamelin of its rats, but when the townspeople refused the promised payment for his service, he played another tune altogether, prompting later generations to remember that they must not forget to pay the piper. Unusually attractive edition, elaborately illustrated with richly colored full page illustrations, along with numerous drawings and marginal decorations. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Ages 7-10 |
| 42 pages |
$12.95 |
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| Birds of the Air |
| by Arabella Buckley |
| Fourth volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces the youthful reader to bird life, beginning with birds of home and garden and ending with water birds and birds of prey. Children learn how to identify birds, why birds sing songs, how they build nests, lay eggs, and raise their young, where they sleep, and how they feed in summer, migrate in autumn, and survive the winter. Eight color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Ages 8-10 |
| 74 pages |
$11.95 Sale Price $10.76 |
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| By Pond and River |
| by Arabella Buckley |
| Second volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces children to the variety of plant and animal life around ponds and rivers. Through life stories of frogs, dragon-flies, fish, water-bugs, water birds, otters, and voles, children's interest in water creatures is awakened. An exhibit of water plants at a flower show concludes the volume. Seven color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Ages 8-10 |
| 60 pages |
$9.95 Sale Price $8.96 |
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| Plant Life in Field and Garden |
| by Arabella Buckley |
| Third volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces children to the wonders of plant life through examination of a variety of plants, including the cabbage, the turnip, the cucumber, and the rose. In addition to becoming familiar with the structure of plants, the reader discovers how seeds grow, how insects help, and how plants defend themselves. Through this book children are inspired to become keen observers of plant life as they collect specimens and study plants in their natural habitats. Seven color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Ages 8-10 |
| 79 pages |
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| Trees and Shrubs |
| by Arabella Buckley |
| Fifth volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces children to trees and shrubs, encouraging them to ponder all the ways in which trees are useful to us. They learn how a tree starts and how it continues to grow year after year. They study an oak tree in detail, along with the animal life it supports, then contrast it with cone-bearing trees and trees of hedgerow, garden, and park. Eight color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Ages 8-10 |
| 78 pages |
$11.95 Sale Price $10.76 |
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| Wild Life in Woods and Field |
| by Arabella Buckley |
| First volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces the youthful reader to the variety of animal and plant life that three children observe on their way to school through fields and woods. The goal of the series is to inspire children to become keen observers of wildlife and to heighten their curiosity about their natural surroundings. Eight color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Ages 7-9 |
| 48 pages |
$9.95 Sale Price $8.96 |
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| The Fairy-Land of Science |
| by Arabella Buckley |
| Introduction to the wonders of the physical world: sunbeams and the work they do, the aerial ocean in which we live, a drop of water on its travels, the two great sculptors—water and ice, the voices of nature and how we hear them, the life of a primrose, the history of a piece of coal, bees in the hive, and bees and flowers.
Ages 10-13 |
| 233 pages |
$10.95 |
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| The Pilgrim's Progress |
| by John Bunyan |
| The wonderful adventures of Christian, the Pilgrim, on the King’s highway. How he passed the lions and fought a dragon; escaped from the prison of Giant Despair; visited the Palace Beautiful and the shepherds of the Delectable Mountain, and, crossing the dark river, entered in triumph the Celestial City. One of the three great allegories of the world’s literature, the experiences of the Christian life, cast into the form of a story of a man who journeyed from this world to the next, have fresh interest for each generation of readers. Richly adorned by the Rhead brothers with decorative borders and many elaborate full-page illustrations. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Ages 9-18 |
| 184 pages |
$10.95 |
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| The Burgess Animal Book for Children |
| by Thornton Burgess |
| To answer Peter Rabbit’s questions about his relatives, Old Mother Nature holds a school for the animals every day at sun-up for a month. Encouraging the animals to notice the differences between them and to offer their observa-tions of animal behavior, Old Mother Nature helps them all gain a greater understanding of the mammals of North America. Starting with the animals close to home, the school moves in ever-widening circles to encompass the animals of the far west and the extreme north, as well. A fine introduction to mammals for students in the primary grades.
Ages 6-9 |
| 365 pages |
$13.95 |
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| The Burgess Bird Book for Children |
| by Thornton Burgess |
| Through the eyes of Peter Rabbit we become acquainted with a variety of birds as they return to Peter’s neighborhood in the spring. In the context of the story about each bird, we hear about its nesting habits, its feeding preferences, and its interactions with other wildlife. We meet Jenny Wren, Scrapper the King-bird, Redwing the Blackbird, and dozens more. An engaging introduction to birds for young children.
Ages 6-9 |
| 342 pages |
$13.95 |
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| Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers |
| by John Burroughs |
| Delightful sketches of small mammals familiar to country dwellers including the squirrel, chipmunk, woodchuck, rabbit, muskrat, skunk, fox, weasel, mink, raccoon, porcupine, opossum, and mouse. Anecdotes based upon the author’s firsthand observations and personal encounters with these creatures of the wild.
Ages 10-12 |
| 132 pages |
$8.95 |
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| Stories from Ancient Rome |
| by Alfred J. Church |
| Stories of the early days of Rome, from the time of the kings through the establishment of the republic and its struggles with other peoples on the Italian peninsula, and concluding with the wars with Carthage.
Ages 9-12 |
| 96 pages |
$7.95 |
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| The Aeneid for Boys and Girls |
| by Alfred J. Church |
| Relates in vigorous prose the tale of Aeneas, the legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escaped from the burning city of Troy and wandered the Mediterranean for years before settling in Italy. Patterned after the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Aeneid was composed as an epic poem by Virgil, to glorify the imperial city of Rome.
Ages 8-12 |
| 162 pages |
$9.95 |
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| The Iliad for Boys and Girls |
| by Alfred J. Church |
| Vigorous retelling of Homer's Iliad, relating the incidents of the great siege of Troy, from the quarrel of the chiefs to the ransoming of Hector's body.
Ages 8-12 |
| 172 pages |
$9.95 |
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| The Odyssey for Boys and Girls |
| by Alfred J. Church |
| Lively retelling of Homer's Odyssey, telling of the wanderings of Ulysses and his adventures with the giant Cyclops and the enchantress Circe as he makes his way home to his beloved Ithaca. There, after slaying the suitors who have been wooing his wife Penelope, he is reunited with his family after twenty long years.
Ages 8-12 |
| 168 pages |
$9.95 |
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| A Child's Book of Stories |
| by Penrhyn W. Coussens |
| A choice collection of favorite fairy tales, to delight children of all ages. The 86 stories selected for this collection include folk tales from England, Norway, and India, as well as the best fairy tales from Grimm, Andersen, and Perrault. The volume also contains a handful of fables from Aesop and several tales from the Arabian Nights.
Ages 5-9 |
| 589 pages |
$19.95 |
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| Our Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago |
| by Julia Darrow Cowles |
| 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, and participate in the Olympic games.
Ages 8-10 |
| 91 pages |
$8.95 |
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| The Tortoise and the Geese and Other Fables of Bidpai |
| by Maude Barrows Dutton |
| Thirty-four animal fables ably retold from the Panchatantra of India. Originally written in Sanskrit, tradition attributes the fables to Bidpai, an Indian sage, who, as legend has it, wrote them to instruct the king in moral wisdom. The king was delighted with the gentle wisdom and humor of the fables, which continue to be enjoyed by children to this day. Attractive black and white illustrations complement the text.
Ages 7-10 |
| 84 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans |
| by Edward Eggleston |
| Very simply told stories of warriors, statesmen, explorers, scientists, inventors, men and women of letters, and others. Featured are Marquette in Iowa, Penn and the Indians, Thomas Smith and the beginning of rice culture in South Carolina, Franklin and the ants, Putnam and the wolf, and dozens of other stories.
Ages 7-9 |
| 156 pages |
$9.95 |
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| America First |
| by Lawton B. Evans |
| Collection of one hundred action-packed stories, covering the range of American history, from the first visit of Leif the Lucky to the exploits of Sergeant York in World War I. In relating the long, thrilling story of the trials and triumphs of the pioneers and patriots, the author aims to gratify the love of children for the dramatic and picturesque, to satisfy them with stories that are true, and to make them familiar with the great characters in the history of their own country.
Ages 8-12 |
| 450 pages |
$15.95 |
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| The Story Book of Science |
| by Jean Henri Fabre |
| The wonders of plant and animal life told with rare literary charm by Uncle Paul in conversations with three children. Besides such stories as the ants' subterranean city, the spider's suspension bridge, and the caterpillars' processing, he unlocks the mystery behind thunder and lightning, clouds and rain, the year and its seasons, and volcanoes and earthquakes.
Ages 9-12 |
| 432 pages |
$14.95 |
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| Gods and Heroes |
| by Robert Edward Francillon |
| One of the best introductions to Greek mythology for children. Includes the stories of all the prominent gods and heroes, woven together into a continuous narrative, ending with a full treatment of the twelve labors of Hercules.
Ages 8-12 |
| 262 pages |
$11.95 |
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| The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow |
| by Allen French |
| Relates the thrilling exploits of Rolf in the land of the Vikings: how he becomes an outlaw, and a thrall, and at long last gains his freedom and avenges the unlawful slaying of his father. Through his trials Rolf is challenged to grow in manliness, developing courage, self-control, patriotism, and perseverance, and in the end rising above the feud that has consumed him for so long. The story, inspired by Icelandic sagas, serves as an excellent introduction to the prevailing values of the Viking era.
Ages 11-14 |
| 251 pages |
$10.95 |
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| Parables from Nature |
| by Margaret S. Gatty |
| Parables for children inspired by nature. This collection includes all 29 stories from the first, second, third, and fourth series, originally published in separate volumes.
Ages 6-12 |
| 442 pages |
$14.95 |
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| The Story of David Livingstone |
| by Vautier Golding |
| A clear, simple account of Livingstone's pioneer work in Africa as explorer, medical missionary, and suppressor of the slave trade. Describes the horrors of the slave trade and Livingstone's efforts to thwart the slave traders in Africa and to bring awareness of the dire situation to the people in England and around the world. Emphasizes his indomitable courage and persistence in the face of countless difficulties to achieve his lifelong goal of doing as much good as he could for those most in need of it. A volume in the highly-acclaimed Children's Heroes series, edited by John Lang.
Ages 8-12 |
| 81 pages |
$7.95 |
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| The Story of H. M. Stanley |
| by Vautier Golding |
| A native Welshman transplanted to America, Stanley (1841-1904) seemed without purpose to his life until his historic meeting with David Livingstone in central Africa. Profoundly touched by Livingstone during their travels together, Stanley resolved to take up Livingstone’s work of exploration after his death in 1873. Relates the story of how Stanley and his crew labor down the great river which turns out to be the Congo, surmounting countless obstacles along the way, including poisoned arrows, cannibals, scanty food supplies, scorpions and boa constrictors, and miles of cataracts.
Ages 8-12 |
| 84 pages |
$7.95 |
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| The Children's Plutarch: Tales of the Greeks |
| by F. J. Gould |
| Twenty-one stories of the ancient Greeks adapted for the younger reader from the admirable biographies of Plutarch. Ideal introduction to the characters that figured prominently in the history of ancient Greece. Includes three black and white illustrations by Walter Crane.
Ages 8-10 |
| 157 pages |
$9.95 |
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| The Children's Plutarch: Tales of the Romans |
| by F. J. Gould |
| Collection of stories of ancient Romans skillfully adapted from Plutarch's Lives, with emphasis placed on the characters of the individuals portrayed. Excellent as an introduction to the biographies of Plutarch. Includes three black and white illustrations by Walter Crane.
Ages 8-10 |
| 166 pages |
$9.95 |
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| The Story of the Greeks |
| by Helene A. Guerber |
| Elementary history of Greece, made up principally of stories about persons, giving at the same time a clear idea of the most important events in the ancient world and calculated to enforce the lessons of perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue that are taught by the noble lives described. Beginning with the legends of Jason, Theseus, and events surrounding the Trojan War, the narrative moves on to present the contrasting city-states of Sparta and Athens, the war against Persia, their conflicts with each other, the feats of Alexander the Great, and annexation by Rome.
Ages 10-14 |
| 365 pages |
$13.95 |
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| The Story of the Romans |
| by Helene A. Guerber |
| Elementary history of Rome, presenting short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of the western empire. Around the famous characters of Rome are graphically grouped the great events with which their names will forever stand connected. Vivid descriptions bring to life the events narrated, making history attractive to the young, and awakening their enthusiasm for further reading and study.
Ages 10-14 |
| 349 pages |
$13.95 |
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| Famous Men of Greece |
| by John H. Haaren |
| Attractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Greece, from legendary times to its fall in 146 B.C. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination.
Ages 9-16 |
| 234 pages |
$11.95 |
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| Famous Men of Rome |
| by John H. Haaren |
| Attractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includes most of the best known characters from the kingdom and republic of Rome, as well as the most prominent personages from the imperial age. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination.
Ages 9-14 |
| 240 pages |
$11.95 |
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| Famous Men of the Middle Ages |
| by John H. Haaren |
| Attractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in the history of the Middle Ages, from the barbarian invasions to the invention of the printing press. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination.
Ages 9-14 |
| 249 pages |
$11.95 |
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| Viking Tales |
| by Jennie Hall |
| We follow the fortunes of Harald from the time he is given his own thrall at the cutting of his first tooth, through his exploits as a viking adventurer, to his crowning as King of Norway. Then population pressures at home and eagerness for adventure and booty from other lands combine to drive some of the bolder Vikings to set forth from their native land. Sailing ever westward across the Atlantic, they hop along the chain of islands that loosely connects Norway with America in search of home and adventure.
Ages 6-9 |
| 151 pages |
$8.95 |
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| The Story of the Middle Ages |
| by Samuel B. Harding |
| Relates the history of the Middle Ages simply, directly, and entertainingly. The material is well-arranged and the selection of topics is excellent. Special attention is given to presenting the life of the people—peasant, noble, and court. A unique and valuable book.
Ages 11-14 |
| 217 pages |
$10.95 |
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| In Story-land |
| by Elizabeth Harrison |
| A collection of fifteen original stories ideally suited for young children. Each of the stories features a light-filled being whose radiance illumines the path for those who follow. Meant to be suggestive to the parent or teacher of the types of stories that can be told to children to inspire them to grow in goodness.
Ages 6-8 |
| 142 pages |
$9.95 |
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| Saints and Heroes Since the Middle Ages |
| by George Hodges |
| An engaging introduction to the history of the church from the Reformation to modern times, taking up the story where Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages leaves off. Relates the stories of 14 saints and heroes and the contributions they made to their faith traditions. Covers Luther, More, Loyola, Cranmer, Calvin, Knox, Coligny, William the Silent, Brewster, Laud, Cromwell, Bunyan, Fox, and Wesley.
Ages 11-14 |
| 204 pages |
$9.95 |
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| Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages |
| by George Hodges |
| An excellent introduction to the history of the church through portraits of twenty of the most important saints and heroes of the faith from the third century A.D. to the time of the Reformation. Includes Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose, Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict, Greg-ory the Great, Columba, Charlemagne, Hildebrand, Anselm, Bernard, Becket, Langton, Dominic, Francis, Wycliffe, Hus, and Savonarola.
Ages 11-14 |
| 179 pages |
$9.95 |
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| The Early Church, from Ignatius to Augustine |
| by George Hodges |
| An engaging introduction to the history of the early church from its emergence in the Mediterranean world dominated by Rome until the fall of Rome in the age of Augustine. Relates the story of Christianity's struggle for life during the early days of persecution; the defence of the faith against prejudice, heresy, and rivalry; the Arian debate; the rise of monasticism in the east and in the west; and the influence of Ambrose, Chrysostom, and Augustine.
Ages 14-18 |
| 263 pages |
$11.95 |
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| The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus |
| by Amelia C. Houghton |
| Draw close to the fire, all you who believe in the spirit of Christmas, whether you call it Santa Claus, or simply good will to men; and listen to the story of Nicholas the Wandering Orphan who became Nicholas the Wood-carver, a lover of little children. Follow him through his first years as a lonely little boy, who had the knack of carving playthings for children; then as a young man, busy over the little toys; then as a prosperous, fat, rosy old man, who overcomes all sorts of difficulties in order to attain his ambition, a toy for every child in the village. Learn how he started to drive a beautiful sleigh drawn by prancing reindeer; why he first came down a chimney; how he filled the first stocking; where the first Christmas tree was decorated; and finally how he came to be known as Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus.
Ages 6-10 |
| 134 pages |
$8.95 |
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| Hurlbut's Story of the Bible |
| by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut |
| A book which stands in such honor as the Bible should be known by all. And the time when one can most readily obtain a familiarity with the Bible is in early life. Those who in childhood learn the Story of the Bible are fortunate, for they will never forget it. In this unabridged and unedited edition you will find all the principal stories of the Bible, each one complete in itself, while together combining to form a continuous narrative. With 168 stories from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, there is ample material for a full year of reading.
Ages 6-12 |
| 631 pages |
$19.95 |
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| The Story of Columbus |
| by Gladys M. Imlach |
| Relates the story of Columbus from his early days in Genoa, Italy, dreaming of a life at sea, his daring plan, and its eventual acceptance by Ferdinand and Isabella, to his discovery of the New World, followed by subsequent voyages of exploration, and reverses of fortune. Emphasis on character traits that enabled Columbus to achieve what no other man dared, despite repeated struggles and disappointments.
Ages 8-12 |
| 92 pages |
$7.95 |
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| God's Troubadour, The Story of St. Francis of Assisi |
| by Sophie Jewett |
| Relates how the gay, courtly young soldier became a knight of Jesus Christ, vowed devotion to Lady Poverty and proved himself the 'little brother' to all men and even to the birds and beasts.
Ages 7-10 |
| 84 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Our Young Folks' Plutarch |
| by Rosalie Kaufman |
| Fifty retellings from Plutarch's Lives skillfully adapted for children. Includes the conquests of Alexander the Great, how Demosthenes became an orator, the conspiracy against Caesar, the life of Lycurgus the law-giver of Sparta, the exploits of Pyrrhus and others.
Ages 10-14 |
| 627 pages |
$19.95 |
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| The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh |
| by Margaret Duncan Kelly |
| Relates the story of Raleigh from his boyhood days on the coast of Devonshire, to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry into the court of Queen Elizabeth. We travel with him as he pursues the ships of the Spanish Armada and makes voyages to the New World in search of gold and lands to settle. We see his efforts come to naught and hear how he is relegated to the Tower of London where he spends the last years of his life. Includes the fabled story of the velvet cloak and the role Raleigh played in introducing potatoes and tobacco to the Old World. One of the volumes in the highly acclaimed Children's Heroes series, first published at the beginning of the last century.
Ages 8-12 |
| 92 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Stories from the Crusades |
| by Janet Harvey Kelman |
| Brings the Crusades to life through stories of its most famous participants. Relates how Peter the Hermit leads the first crusade; three kings of Europe, King Richard the Lionhearted of England, King Philip of France, and the Emperor Frederick of Germany, join efforts in the third crusade; and King Louis of France launches the last crusade.
Ages 9-12 |
| 76 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Streams of History: Ancient Greece |
| by Ellwood W. Kemp |
| Presents the chief geographical features of Greece and historical sketches of the life of the people at four stages of their development: Age of Homer, Persian Wars, Age of Pericles, and Age of Alexander the Great. Emphasizes Greece's growth to a land of great beauty. Show Alexander's influence in spreading Hellenistic culture through Egypt and Asia.
Ages 9-11 |
| 68 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Streams of History: Ancient Rome |
| by Ellwood W. Kemp |
| Presents the geography of Italy and the life of Rome at three different periods of her growth: her infancy, her strong manhood, and her old age. Relates how Rome in her early years established herself in Italy, then engaged in conflict with Carthage, her most powerful neighbor and enemy, and finally extended her power all around the Mediterranean, giving to the world peace, law and order, and making unconsciously a highway both for Greek culture and for Christianity to spread to the West.
Ages 9-11 |
| 92 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Streams of History: Early Civilizations |
| by Ellwood W. Kemp |
| Gives glimpses of some of the most characteristic features of the countries and peoples in ancient times in the Near East: the early herders; those living in the two great river valleys-the Nile and the Tigro-Euphrates; and the Jews and Phoenicians living between these two valleys. Emphasizes the ideas each culture contributed to the general historical stream.
Ages 8-10 |
| 72 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Streams of History: The Middle Ages |
| by Ellwood W. Kemp |
| Presents the geographical conditions of Europe and their influence on the development of the Teutonic ideal of individual liberty. Then describes the influence of Christianity and the role of the monastery in preserving culture and setting high standards. Explains next how Roman, Christian, and Teutonic ideas mingled together in the development of Feudalism and the Feudal castle. Finally, relates how the crusades united the people of Western Europe in their first great enterprise and reopened the historical roadway to the arts, the ideas, and luxuries of the East.
Ages 10-12 |
| 79 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Streams of History: The New World |
| by Ellwood W. Kemp |
| Relates how Spain, France, and England struggled for mastery of the New World in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. Explains why Spain and France failed in the struggle, while England prevailed. Demonstrates how the new ideas, brought to the shores of America by the English colonists, express themselves in the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and, greatest of all, the United States Constitution.
Ages 12-18 |
| 88 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Streams of History: The Renaissance and Reformation |
| by Ellwood W. Kemp |
| Presents three great movements that brought Europe out of the Middle Ages and into Modernity: The Renaissance; The Growth of the English Constitution and, especially, The Growth of the English Parliament; and The Reformation. Focuses on the conflict between the principle of self-government and the principle of despotic government to determine which should rule and direct the lives of men.
Ages 10-14 |
| 62 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Streams of History: The United States |
| by Ellwood W. Kemp |
| Shows how the consciousness and sentiment of union gradually grew in the minds of the American people from 1789, when the Constitution was established through 1865, when it was decided by the Civil War that the United States is in reality an indissoluble union. Emphasizes the development of freedom: freedom of religion, freedom of labor, freedom of the press, freedom of the ballot, and freedom of education. Encourages the reader to enlarge and develop the principles of liberty bequeathed to him by carefully preserving and diffusing these liberties among his fellow men.
Ages 12-18 |
| 53 pages |
$7.95 |
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| Kindergarten Gems |
| by Agnes Taylor Ketchum |
| A full collection of stories and rhymes for the youngest listeners. In addition to the usual fairy tales, folk tales, and fables, there are numerous stories about animals, tales of everyday doings, and stories of the seasons. The material is conveniently arranged in groups, with several stories and rhymes for each holiday and season throughout the year. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the text.
Ages 4-8 |
| 356 pages |
$13.95 |
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| Madam How and Lady Why |
| by Charles Kingsley |
| Introduces children to geology through conversations about earthquakes, volcanoes, coral reefs, and so on. Encourages children to wonder about the distinctive features of the landscape about them and how they came to be that way.
Ages 10-14 |
| 295 pages |
$12.95 |
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| Tales from Shakespeare |
| by Charles and Mary Lamb |
| First published in 1807, these simple retellings of the plots of Shakespeare's plays have delighted generations of children, while serving as an excellent introduction to the dramas of our greatest playwright. Shakespeare's own language is used as much as possible to accustom children to the English of the Elizabethan age and so make easier their transition to the reading of the plays themselves. Numerous black and white illustrations by Louis Rhead complement the text.
Ages 10-14 |
| 449 pages |
$14.95 |
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| The Blue Fairy Book |
| by Andrew Lang |
| A favorite collection of the best-known fairy tales, drawn from the folklore of many nations. It is the first and one of the best volumes in the series of colored fairy books produced by Andrew Lang at the turn of the twentieth century. Like the other volumes in the series, it includes engaging black and white illustrations that enliven the text. Inside you will find such favorites as Cinderella, Jack the Giant Killer, the Princess on the Glass Hill, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, and dozens of others.
Ages 8-12 |
| 580 pages |
$19.95 |
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| Page, Esquire, and Knight |
| by Marion Florence Lansing |
| Presents the best stories of all periods of chivalry, from the days of the founding of the Round Table to the death of Chevalier Bayard. It sets forth in simple story form the development and progress of knighthood from the time of St. George, who won his spurs by killing the dragon, to the founding, a thousand years later, of the order which bore his name and embodied in its ritual the highest ceremonial of chivalry. With its explanation of the meaning of the degrees of knighthood, its description of quests and tourneys, and its outline of the great events of chivalry, this volume will serve as a good introduction to the later reading of Arthurian and other romances, and of the history of Charlemagne's wars and the crusades.
Ages 10-12 |
| 139 pages |
$8.95 |
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| A Little Brother to the Bear |
| by William J. Long |
| Mooweesuk the Coon is called the bear's little brother by both Indians and naturalists, because of the many ways in which he resembles the 'big prowler in the black coat.' An absorbing chapter on the coon's secret habits begins this volume, followed by stories about the woodcock, the wildcat, the toad, and many other animals.
Ages 9-12 |
| 280 pages |
$11.95 |
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| School of the Woods |
| by William J. Long |
| Through vivid depictions of a dozen family groupings, the author demonstrates that mother animals and birds often train their young in order to supplement their natural instincts. The deer and her fawns, the black bear and her cubs, the fishhawk and her nestlings, the keen-eyed heron, the stupid porcupine, and the mighty moose are some of the animals whose teachings are described in this book.
Ages 10-14 |
| 364 pages |
$13.95 |
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| Secrets of the Woods |
| by William J. Long |
| Vivid sketches of the wood-mouse, otter, kingfisher, red squirrel, partridge, deer, and other wood folk. Through his anecdotes the author shares with the reader what can be learned of the habits of animals through keen observation over a long period of time—details that elude the casual visitor to the woods.
Ages 9-12 |
| 164 pages |
$9.95 |
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| Heroes Every Child Should Know |
| by Hamilton Wright Mabie |
| Inspiring stories of heroes from various times and places relating their daring deeds, prompted by their high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are included from Greek mythology and David and Daniel from the Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the middle ages are St. George, King Arthur, Sir Galahad, Siegfried, Roland, Robin Hood, The Cid, and William Tell. Historical persons such as Alfred the Great, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robert the Bruce, and Robert E. Lee round out the collection.
Ages 9-12 |
| 379 pages |
$13.95 |
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| The Netherlands |
| by Mary Macgregor |
| Story of the struggle for religious liberty in the Netherlands. By the middle of the sixteenth century the little country of the Netherlands was standing at bay, defying those who, with the aid of inquisitions and edicts, were trying to stamp out all who would not subscribe to the Roman Catholic faith. The fight was long and desperate, but it was fought to the death by the Provinces, under the leadership of the hero and liberator of the Netherlands, William of Orange. Often baffled and even beaten, William the Silent struggled on through failure to victory, giving his time, his possessions, and even his life for the sake of his country. Admirable retelling of the narratives given in Motley's Dutch Republic and Prescott's Philip II, with numerous full-page illustrations complementing the text.
Ages 13-99 |
| 355 pages |
$13.95 |
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| The Story of Greece |
| by Mary Macgregor |
| Stories from the history of ancient Greece beginning with mythical and legendary stories of gods and heroes and ending with the conquests of Alexander the Great. Gives short accounts of battles and sieges, and of the men who made Greece a great nation.
Ages 10-14 |
| 505 pages |
$16.95 |
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| The Story of Rome |
| by Mary Macgregor |
| A vivid account of the story of Rome from the earliest times to the death of Augustus, retold for children, chronicling the birth of a city and its growth through storm and struggle to become a great world empire. Gives short accounts of battles and campaigns, and of the men who expanded the borders of the Roman empire to include all lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Ages 10-14 |
| 593 pages |
$18.95 |
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| Stories of Siegfried Told to the Children |
| by Mary Macgregor |
| Siegfried is the central character in this legend, skillfully adapted from the Nibelung, an old German poem, full of strange adventures of tiny dwarves and stalwart mortals. In this retelling of the ancient legend, Siegfried wins the accursed Rhineland treasure, takes Kriemhild as bride, and comes to an untimely end, passing the curse of the Rhinegold on to his enemies.
Ages 8-10 |
| 98 pages |
$7.95 |
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| The Children of the New Forest |
| by Frederick Marryat |
| An engaging adventure story set in England during the time of the Civil War when King Charles was deposed and the Roundheads were vying with the Cavaliers. The central characters are the four children of staunch Royalist Colonel Beverley killed in battle while fighting for King Charles. Through the efforts of aged forester Jacob Armitage, the children escape the burning of their ancestral home and take up residence with him in his cottage in the New Forest. As his “grandchildren” they take eagerly to the peasant life and learn to provide for themselves by using their wits. The pitfall they build to trap cattle catches more than they bargain for, leading to one adventure after another. Against all odds they deftly maneuver through the treacherous landscape of the times, eventually recovering their family estate.
Ages 9-12 |
| 351 pages |
$12.95 |
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