This Country of Ours Part 1

Another fine history book for children! Published in 1917, Marshall’s book of stories from the history of the United States begins with accounts of exploration and settlement, and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

This is Part 1: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, from Leif Ericson to Sir Walter Raleigh.

By : Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 - 1941)

01 - How the Vikings of Old Sought And Found New Lands



02 - The Sea of Darkness and the Great Faith of Columbus



03 - How Columbus Fared Forth upon the Sea of Darkness and Came to Pleasant Lands Beyond



04 - How Columbus Returned in Triumph



05 - How America Was Named



06 - How the Flag of England Was Planted on the Shores of the New World



07 - How the Flag of France was Planted in Florida



08 - How the French Founded a Colony in Florida



09 - How the Spaniards Drove the French Out of Florida



10 - How a Frenchman Avenged the Death of His Countrymen



11 - The Adventures of Sir Humphrey Gilbert



12 - About Sir Walter Raleigh's Adventures in the Golden West

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