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Cosimo This Country of Ours by H E Marshall
Originally published in 1917 This Country of Ours is a childrens book that tells the story of the United States. Part I explores the landing of the Leif Ericson a Viking who was inspired by his countrymens tales of a new land beyond Greenland. The stories continue through Columbus and the landings of the French Spanish and English on the shores of the New World. Part II of the book covers tales from explorer John Smith and Virginia colonies. Part III moves to the New England colonies and the tales of the Pilgrims and Part IV moves to the South. In Part V Marshall recounts tales of the Louisiana territory Part VI takes on the American Revolution and Part VII covers the building and rebuilding of the United States through the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. This book is suitable for children of all ages. British author HENRIETTA ELIZABETH MARSHALL 1867-1941 is most widely known for her childrens books. She wrote among others Our Island Story: A History of England for Boys and Girls 1905 and Scotlands Story: A History of Scotland for Boys and Girls 1906.show more