American History Stories, Mara L. Pratt
American History Stories, Mara L. Pratt
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American History Stories
200 Elementary Stories of American History

Author: Mara L. Pratt

Narrator: Jim Hodges

Unabridged: 12 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2017

Synopsis

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The 200 chapters cover all of American History from the time of the explorers through the end of the Civil War—stories of conflicts over religion, troubles with the Indians, the French and Indian War, the causes of the American Revolution, the daring exploits of those defending liberty, the early battles and struggles of the army, the heroes who led the colonists to victory, anecdotes from the time Washington became president, the War of 1812, the rise of Andrew Jackson, the sectional differences leading to the Civil War, stories from the time Lincoln and the southern states seceding, through the battles of Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, until the close of the war.Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children’s stories from yesterday’s classics. Learn from our nation’s founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories.

About Mara L. Pratt

Mara L. Pratt—who also wrote under her married name, Pratt-Chadwick—was an author of many educational books for children, including not only American History Stories but America’s Story for America’s Children, Stories of Colonial Children, The Great West, and Stories from Shakespeare. A significant number of her books have remained in print through the many years since their original publication due to their enduring cultural value.

About Jim Hodges

Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan on June 10, 2017

A very brief overview of the Revolutionary War that reads as a piece of history itself. I love that this is an old school textbook from the 1800s. It was incredibly interesting for me, as a history teacher, to view it as one step in the progression of how we tell the stories of our history. How did......more

Goodreads review by Jacalyn on January 22, 2009

My boys and I read this for school as an American History book. Wow was it fun and exciting. We are reading it alongside of History of US. They go together well. We enjoyed the living nature of this book so mcuh that we are going to definitely continue with the series. Once we've caught up in Histor......more

Goodreads review by Zinger on November 20, 2009

These are really great stories that are very simplified. Useful to read to young children or adults who learned nothing in the government schools about history (like myself). My problem with the book is that she made it sound like the early pilgrims had a wonderful happy, cozy, loving home, and that......more

Goodreads review by Jamille on July 11, 2017

It's sad that some of these stories are not told in the public school system because most of these are incredible and shows true patriotism. The wording though kinda takes down to you, but it was worth the read. I'll share this with my kinds when the time comes.......more

Goodreads review by Bridget on April 25, 2008

A Childrens American History book written when patriotism was not just socially acceptable, it was the norm. Exellent read aloud to the family for children 7+ I think.......more

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