“Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans” by Edward Eggleston is a collection of historical short stories written in the late 19th century. This work aims to introduce young readers to notable figures in American history through engaging narratives that highlight their contributions and adventures. By incorporating folklore-like anecdotes, the author seeks to instill a sense of national pride and knowledge of American heritage in children. The opening of the book sets the tone by emphasizing its educational purpose, explaining how historical figures were chosen for their significance to American culture and folklore. It outlines the author’s approach of using simple language to make the stories accessible for young readers. The opening tales introduce characters like John Winthrop, the first governor of Boston, who faced challenges in early colonial life, and Marquette, a priest exploring the Mississippi River. These stories creatively blend factual history with accessible storytelling to spark interest and facilitate learning among children, making it a valuable resource for educators and parents alike.
- The First Governor in Boston
- Marquette in Iowa
- Chapter 3: Indian Pictures
- Chapter 4: William Penn and the Lenape Indians
- Chapter 5: One Little Bag of Rice
- Chapter 6: The Story of a Wise Woman
- Chapter 7: Benjamin Franklin- His own Teacher
- Chapter 8: How Benjamin Franklin found things out
- Chapter 9: Benjamin Franklin Asks the Sunshine Something
- Chapter 10: Benjamin Franklin and the Kite
- Chapter 11: Benjamin Franklin’s Whistle
- Chapter 12: John Stark and the Abenaki Indians
- Chapter 13: A Great Good Man
- Chapter 14: Israel Putnam and the Wolf
- Chapter 15: George Washington and His Hatchet
- Chapter 16: How Benny West Learned to be a Painter
- Chapter 17: George Washington’s Christmas Gift
- Chapter 18: How George Washington Got out of a Trap
- Chapter 19: Washington’s Last Battle
- Chapter 20: Marion’s Tower
- Chapter 21: Clark and His Men
- Chapter 22: Daniel Boone and His Grapevine Swing
- Chapter 23: Daniel Boone’s Daughter and Her Friends
- Chapter 24: Decatur and the Pirates
- Chapter 25: Stories About Jefferson
- Chapter 26: A Long Journey
- Chapter 27: Captain Clark’s Burning Glass
- Chapter 28: Quicksilver Bob
- Chapter 29: The First Steamboat
- Chapter 30: Washington Irving as a Boy
- Chapter 31: Don’t Give Up the Ship
- Chapter 32: The Star-Spangled Banner
- Chapter 33: How Audubon Came to Know About Birds
- Chapter 34: Audubon in the Wild Woods
- Chapter 35: Hunting a Panther
- Chapter 36: Some Boys Who Became Authors
- Chapter 37: Daniel Webster and His Brother
- Chapter 38: Webster and the Poor Woman
- Chapter 39: The India-Rubber Man
- Chapter 40: Doctor Kane in the Frozen Sea
- Chapter 41: A Dinner on the Ice
- hapter 42: Doctor Kane Gets Out of the Frozen Sea
- Chapter 43: Longfellow as a Boy
- Chapter 44: Kit Carson and the Bears
- Chapter 45: Horace Greeley as a Boy
- Chapter 46: Horace Greeley Learning to Print
- Chapter 47: A Wonderful Woman
- Chapter 48: The Author of ‘Little Women’
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