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"The Story of Beowulf Told to Children" is an Anglo-Saxon saga
retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities
emphasized. H. E. Marshall's story relates how Beowulf, the hero of
the Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes
Grendel, the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to
his own land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire
dragon makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat
against it, vanquishing his foe but in the end losing his life in
ridding his people of its frightful enemy. An outstanding
introduction to this tale for children ages 8 and up.
A thrilling account of Napoleon's rise to power, from his humble
beginnings on the island of Corsica to emperor over half of Europe.
Focuses on his military exploits, including his victories in battle
after battle, followed by his exile to the island of Elba, his
subsequent return to lead the disastrous Russian campaign, his
final loss at Waterloo, and his last days on the lonely island of
St. Helena. A volume in the highly-acclaimed Children's Heroes
series, edited by John Lang.
Much loved by generations of children, Our Island Story is a
classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death
of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, H. E. Marshall's
beautifully written narrative fell out of print after decades of
popularity. But one hundred years after it was first published,
"Our Island Story," one of the most popular and inspirational books
of its time, has become a modern day bestseller. Galore Park
Publishing, in association with Civitas, reissued this classic
children's history book over fifty years after it was last in
print. The response from the public and the media was terrific and
a staggering 20,000 copies were sold within the first week of
publication. Such an incredible response to this book is
unsurprising to H. E. Marshall fans the world over.
Delightful introduction to the writers of English literature whose
works hold the greatest appeal for the youthful reader. The life
and personality of each author is given in outline, with enough
material quoted from his works to give an idea of what he wrote.
For most authors suggestions for further reading are included. The
outline of historical background enables the young reader to grasp
the connection between the literature and the life of the time.
Excellent as a companion to a chronological study of English
literature. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
In This Country of Ours H. E. Marshall tells the story of America
from the start of the settlements, to 1912, ending with the
presidency of Woodrow Wilson. She tells it in a fashion that
children are able to understand, and that will keep them
interested. Marshall has filled this book with about 100 years of
history, breaking them down by regions.
Our Island Story is the history of England up to Queen Victorias
Death. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their
homeland, Great Britain. To add to the excitement, she mixed in a
bit of myth as well as a few legends.
Presents the broader movements of European history, emphasizing the
main factors which have gone into the formation and development of
the various European states from the fall of the Roman Empire to
the Reformation. The history of England is included only when that
country plays a prominent part in the politics of Europe. A full
treatment of the period immediately following the fall of the Roman
Empire is given, since that period provides the necessary key to
future developments. For smoother reading, dates are relegated to
the margin for the most part. Maps, timelines, and genealogy charts
of the various royal houses of Europe contribute to making this
book an excellent resource for the study of the Middle Ages in
Europe. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Stories from the history of the United States beginning with a full
account of exploration and settlement and ending with the
presidency of Woodrow Wilson. The 99 chapters are grouped under 7
headings: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, Stories of Virginia,
Stories of New England, Stories of the Middle and Southern
Colonies, Stories of the French in America, Stories of the Struggle
for Liberty, and Stories of the United States under the
Constitution. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the
heroic qualities emphasized. Relates how Beowulf, the hero of the
Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes Grendel,
the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to his own
land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire dragon
makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat against
it, vanquishing his foe but in the end losing his life in ridding
his people of its frightful enemy. An outstanding introduction to
this tale for children ages 8 and up.
Just over a century ago, Our Island Story entranced a nation's
children by telling their history in stories. Short, simply written
chapters, packed with living characters and thrilling action - and
illustrated with vivid colour pictures - illuminate all the main
events from Britain's earliest days to the end of Victoria's reign.
And its glorious fusion of myth and legend with sober fact - Canute
and King Arthur with Cromwell and the Indian Mutiny - is as
seductive now as it ever was. 'I was given H.E. Marshall's Our
Island Story at Christmas 1936 and I've still got that copy. It was
a direct inspiration for me in my career as a historian' Antonia
Fraser 'It is written in a way that really captured my imagination
and which nurtured my interest in the history of our great nation'
David Cameron 'One of the most influential works of history of the
20th century' Times Educational Supplement
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