Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Renegades, The First Great Settlements, The Captivity of James Smith, Indian Heroes and Sages, Life in the Backwoods, The Civil War…By William Dean Howells
Length9h 3m
About this audiobook
Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) presents the state's past as a sequence of vivid historical episodes, from Native societies and frontier conflict to settlement, civic growth, and the formation of a distinctly Midwestern identity. Written in lucid, narrative prose and enriched by illustrations, the book belongs to the nineteenth-century tradition of instructive popular history: accessible to younger readers yet shaped by a literary intelligence attentive to character, place, and moral consequence. William Dean Howells, best known as a central figure of American literary realism and longtime editor of The Atlantic Monthly, was himself deeply rooted in Ohio. Born in Martins Ferry and raised amid the cultural and political life of the Western Reserve, he brought to regional history both personal memory and national perspective. His democratic sympathies, journalistic training, and realist commitment to ordinary experience inform his treatment of Ohio's historical actors and communities. This volume is recommended for readers interested in American regional history, nineteenth-century historical writing, and the cultural imagination of the Midwest. It offers not merely facts, but a crafted interpretation of how local events enter national memory.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (13)
Includes Amazon
GenreHistory
Length9 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 2, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) (pt. 1)
7Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) (pt. 2)
8Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) (pt. 3)
9Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) (pt. 4)
10Analysis
11Reflection
12Memorable Quotes
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