Bøger af Carrie Hunter Willis

Those Who Dared: Stories Of Early Days In Our Country is a historical non-fiction book written by Carrie Hunter Willis. The book explores the lives of early settlers in America and the challenges they faced. The author narrates stories of individuals who dared to leave their homes and travel to a new land to start a new life. The book covers the period from the early 1600s to the late 1700s, and includes stories of famous figures such as Pocahontas, William Penn, and Daniel Boone, as well as lesser-known individuals who made significant contributions to the development of the country. The author also discusses the impact of colonization on Native American communities and the struggles of African Americans who were brought to the country as slaves. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for both young and adult readers interested in American history. Overall, Those Who Dared is an informative and inspiring book that celebrates the courage and resilience of early settlers in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Beginning with the Age of Discovery, these adventures of explorers, pioneers, inventors, and others, whose deeds of valor won a continent, cover a period of 250 years. Written especially for use as a supplementary reader in the fourth and fifth grades, it will awaken in young readers a pride in their heritage. Originally published in 1935.