Each books byline also lists a separate historical consultant, who was ostensibly a. Covering ad through the mid1880s, this charlotte masonbased guide will introduce students in 4th6th grade to the exploration of america. Discovering our worlds history american book company, 1964. Miers received honorary degrees from lincoln college and rutgers university. He wrote over 100 books, mostly about the history of the american civil war. Political violence, military conflict, and national reunion, were asking the symposiums lecturers to share how they first became interested in the civil war and why we shouldnt stop our study of the era at appomattox. Age of steel from 1889 to 1917 by earl schenck miers. Teaching writing writing skills teaching tips life cell law. While we were still under the rule of the british, this great man was. Ann rutledge, according to the fullblown legend, was abraham lincolns first and only true love, forever closest to his heart. Aug 09, 2015 before the author earl schenck miers dives into the history though, he tells us about his childhood and reading mark twain.
He wrote over 100 published books, mostly about the history of the american civil war. Now revised and expanded, rea and joshua bergs awardwinning early american history. Childs first book of american history earl schenck miers, james daugherty. Tracie cushman, paths to follow american book company, new york, 1956 j. K3rd early american history around the world with picture books part i around the world with picture books part ii teaching character through literature. New a childs first book of american history pb by earl schenck miers beautiful feet books earl schenck miers tells the story of america as it should be. A childs first book of american history pb 9781893103412.
A pictorial history of the civil war years by earl schenck. Fuzzy woodruff a history of southern football 18901928 signed 1st edition 3 vol. A history of the american civil war by the writers and illustrators who covered the war for their readers. While we were still under the rule of the british, this great man was doing gods. Hodges, naked villany suspense novel 3, farrell publishing company, 1951 ed lacy, the best that ever did it harper, 1955 leigh brackett, the long tomorrow doubleday, 1955. Vintage 1971 football associations referees chart and players guide rule book. Some of them were intended for children, including three historic novels in the we were there series. The rainbow book of american history by miers, earl schenck, 1910.
The rainbow book of american history by earl schenck miers. Gettysburg by miers earl schenck and richard a brown editors. Find gettysburg american history through literature 156324697x by miers, earl schenck. The golden book history of the united states by miers earl. One can see twains influence in this book, as the book is not dry history but fascinating tales. Describes briefly life in twelfth century england and the rule of richard, relates the events leading to magna charta, and traces milestones in the history of constitutional law since 1215. In the leadup to our 2016 symposium the road from appomattox. This past weekend i read a wonderful article in the new york times. Jan 07, 2012 hello, using my resources to look into your inquiry, i was able to find comparable sales that give your 1964 book. Peter parley books were the most popular books of history for children in the early 1800s. The macmillan company, 1917, by james ford rhodes html at bartleby history of the great rebellion, by thomas prentice kettell page images at moa. A childs first book of american history 9781893103412 by earl schenck miers. Before the author earl schenck miers dives into the history though, he tells.
This is one of the few childrens history books that you might want to buy in the hardcover edition because you will probably want to hold on to it forever. Lot of 7 football books nfl american sports paperbacksmostly from 1973 season. A history of the great rebellion in the united states of america, 186065, by horace greeley page images at moa history of the civil war, 18611865 new york. The rainbow book of american history earl schenck miers. It would appear that earl schenck miers who had used some of the cadwallader material in his the web of victory thought cadwalladers account of grants yazoo trip lacked motivation, so he supplied it in his book by saying that grant was moody and melancholy because it was some time since he had seen his wife. The rainbow book of american history is a storybook, written in a narrative format with the author telling his children the story of our country. The golden book history of the united states series. The golden age of american football by neil leifer. The rainbow book of american history earl schenck miers, james daugherty on. Buford, confederate states army, by loreta janeta velazquez, ed. Each chapter ranges from five to ten pages and is chock full of illustrations, both black and white and color. He tells the story by way of a grandfather telling stories to his grandchildren so it works well as a readaloud. A childs first book of american history is a book that has long been out of print, under its old title the rainbow book of american history. Mcintosh, rule of the pagbeasts crest 150, 1956 sylvia tate, the fuzzy.
Soon after the conclusion of the meeting, earl schenck miers at rutgers university press was contacted. David william meredith earl schenck miers, the christmas card murders knopf, 1951 jessamyn west, the witch diggers harcourt, brace, 1951 carl g. It is a little over 300 pages in length and spans from a. The birth and growth of the united states from the discoveries of the vikings to the civil rights revolution of the space age, with emphasis on great moments and individual experiences that have shaped the nations history. Though this purports to tell of the moral birth of a nation, and the pains and passions by which this came about, the. The rainbow book of american history hardcover 1955 by earl schenck miers author, james daugherty illustrator. A childs first book of american history is one of the few childrens. Beautifully illustrated by james daugherty, colored or sepiatone illustrations stretch across nearly every page, and invoke the past with a sense of grandeur. Earl schenck miers, the christmas card murders knopf, 1951.
Before the author earl schenck miers dives into the history though, he tells us about his childhood and reading mark twain. A childs first book of american history by earl schenck miers. Find the american story by miers, earl schenck at biblio. A history of the great rebellion in the united states of america, 186065. The how and why wonder book of the civil war by earl schenck miers, illustrated by leonard vosburgh. A childs first book of american history cathy duffy.
An elementary age child can easily read this to himself and gain an overview of early american history leading up to the revolution. The paperback of the tragic years 18601865 by paul m. United states history civil war, 18611865 secret service. Winning the west from 1865 to 1907 by earl schenck miers 6 the golden book history of the united states, volume 07. Civil war lesson plans for grade american history visit to grab an amazing super hero shirt now on sale. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The great search for an american history book a mind in the light. Gettysburg american history through literature 156324697x. Volume i, the explorers by miers, earl schenck and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. A narrative of the exploits, adventures and travels of madame loreta janeta velazquez, otherwise known as lieutenant harry t. The how and why wonder book of the civil war by earl schenck miers, illustrated by leonard vosburgh there are 48 pages on the history of the civil war. Earl schenck miers has 64 books on goodreads with 496 ratings. A childs first book of american history earl schenck miers, rea berg, james. A childs first book of american history by earl schenck miers was republished by beautiful feet books and stories of great americans for.
Originally published in 1955, a childs first book of american history is written in the grand, dramatic, patriotic style of early american readers. Jun 22, 2018 beautiful feet books has published a new edition of a childs first book of american history by earl schenck miers that should have very broad appeal in the homeschool market. Mark grimsley is an associate professor of history at ohio state university and the author of the hard hand of. After countless searching on various websites i finally hit the jackpot when i discovered the rainbow book of american history by earl schenck miers with illustrations by james daugherty.
Hello, using my resources to look into your inquiry, i was able to find comparable sales that give your 1964 book. Books by earl schenck miers author of a childs first book. Children from about ages seven to twelve should enjoy the authors lively, storytelling approach to history. This is one of the few childrens history books that you might want to buy in the. The rainbow book of american history by earl schenck miers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Beautiful feet books has published a new edition of a childs first book of american history by earl schenck miers that should have very broad appeal in the homeschool market. The rainbow book of american history earl schenck miers, james. Though this purports to tell of the moral birth of a nation, and the pains and passions by which this came about, the substance of the book is neither too lofty nor intellectual. Read more father of waters, or why, majestically, the mississippi river flows on, making american history. A literature approach for intermediate grades features fullcolor pages plus additional books, resources, activities, comprehension questions, and web links. It had been decided that a university press would be the most likely agent to publish such a work as well as provide adequate promotion, distribution, and, most important, prevent the volumes from going out of print. Publication date 1963 publisher new york, golden press. A childs first book of american history is a book that has long been out of.
Hawthornes desire was to link american historical events together for children so they could see the unbroken chain. United states history civil war, 18611865 secret service southern states the woman in battle. It had been decided that a university press would be the most likely agent to publish such a work as well as provide adequate promotion, distribution, and, most important, prevent the. The golden book history of the united states by miers, earl schenck, 19101972.
American history doesnt have to be boring with these activities and lesson ideas. Fill your middle school history lesson plans and bring history to life. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Earl schenck miers, who died november i8y had served for many. Miers tends approaches history by focusing on influential figures for a specific time period. See more ideas about teaching history, teaching social studies and 5th grade social studies. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The rainbow book of american history by earl schenck miers book. The rainbow book of american history by earl schenck miers book 8.
Her death in 1835 filled him with youthful despair verging on madness and drove him into the political career that made him ready, when the time came, to save the american nation. The rainbow book of american history by earl schenck miers author 4. Miers has a knack for grubbing among political facts and forces, for handling presidential dissensions, with the same kind of immediacy. Earl schenck mierss most popular book is a childs first book of american history. Find america and its presidents by miers, earl schenck at biblio. Robert schenck had access to harriet miers during her brief supreme court nomination and took exception that she was attending st. Books by earl schenck miers author of a childs first. The paperback of the a pictorial history of the civil war years by earl schenck miers, william c.