The Story of American History for Elementary Schools

The Story of American History for Elementary Schools

By Albert F. Blaisdell
Michael Caine
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length7h 19m

About this audiobook

In "The Story of American History for Elementary Schools," Albert F. Blaisdell presents a concise yet captivating narrative of American history tailored specifically for young learners. Written in an accessible style, the book employs engaging anecdotes and vivid illustrations that bring the nation's past to life, making complex historical events relatable and understandable for elementary school students. The literary context is reflective of Blaisdell's intent to inspire curiosity about history; it balances educational rigor with storytelling, ensuring that each chapter serves not only as a lesson but also as an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of American heritage. Blaisdell, an educator and devoted advocate for children's learning, crafted this book with the understanding that early exposure to history shapes a child's perspective on their own identity and civic responsibilities. His background in teaching and commitment to pedagogy inform his approach, emphasizing clarity and engagement, which resonates with both students and educators alike. His work reflects the educational values of the late 19th century, when a narrative-driven methodology was pivotal in shaping public education. This book is highly recommended for educators, parents, and young readers alike who seek to instill a foundational appreciation of American history. Blaisdell's thoughtful narration makes it an ideal resource for classroom settings and home libraries, offering a comprehensive yet approachable introduction to the events and figures that have shaped the United States.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 4.0 (41)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreHistory
Length7 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1THE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
2PREFACE.
3CHAPTER I. AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.
4CHAPTER II. COLUMBUS AND THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.
5CHAPTER III. SIR WALTER RALEIGH AND CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH.
Show all chapters
6CHAPTER IV. THE STORY OF THE PILGRIMS.
7CHAPTER V. MORE ABOUT THE PILGRIMS.
8CHAPTER VI. THE INDIANS AND HOW THEY LIVED.
9CHAPTER VII. THE DUTCH IN NEW YORK; THE QUAKERS IN PENNSYLVANIA.
10CHAPTER VIII. THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS.
11CHAPTER IX. EVERYDAY LIFE IN COLONIAL TIMES.
12CHAPTER X. THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTION.
13CHAPTER XI. LEXINGTON AND CONCORD.
14CHAPTER XII. THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
15CHAPTER XIII. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
16CHAPTER XIV. THE BURGOYNE CAMPAIGN.
17CHAPTER XV. WASHINGTON AND THE REVOLUTION.
18CHAPTER XVI. THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION IN THE SOUTH.
19CHAPTER XVII. THE STORY OF ARNOLD'S TREASON.
20CHAPTER XVIII. JOHN PAUL JONES: OUR FIRST GREAT NAVAL HERO.
21CHAPTER XIX. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: HIS HIGHLY USEFUL CAREER.
22CHAPTER XX. EVERYDAY LIFE ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
23CHAPTER XXI. WHAT OUR NAVY DID IN THE WAR OF 1812.
24CHAPTER XXII. THE SETTLEMENT OF THE PACIFIC COAST.
25CHAPTER XXIII. LINCOLN AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
26CHAPTER XXIV. MORE ABOUT THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
27CHAPTER XXV. OUR NAVY IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
28CHAPTER XXVI. THE WAR WITH SPAIN IN 1898.
29APPENDIX.
30Reference Books for Teachers.
31School Text-Books for Reading and Reference.
32Topics for Collateral Reading.
33References for Reading.
34Outside Readings.
35For Reading or Recitation.
36Use of a Topic Book or Notebook.
37REFERENCE BOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING FOR SUCCESSIVE PERIODS IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
38Chapter I. Pages 1-9. AMERICA IN THE OLD DAYS.
39Chapter II. Pages 10-30. COLUMBUS AND THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.
40Chapter III. Pages 31-46. SIR WALTER RALEIGH AND CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH.
41Chapters IV and V. Pages 47-72. THE PILGRIMS.
42Chapter VI. Pages 73-87. THE INDIANS.
43Chapter VII. Pages 88-105. THE DUTCH IN NEW YORK; THE QUAKERS IN PENNSYLVANIA.
44Chapter VIII. Pages 106-125. THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS.
45Chapter IX. Pages 126-138. EVERYDAY LIFE IN COLONIAL TIMES.
46Chapters X-XVIII. Pages 139-295. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
47Chapter XIX. Pages 296-310. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
48Chapter XX. Pages 311-322. EVERYDAY LIFE ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
49Chapter XXI. Pages 323-338. OUR NAVY IN THE WAR OF 1812.
50Chapter XXII. Pages 339-352. THE SETTLEMENT OF THE PACIFIC COAST.
A Brief History of Intelligence
A Brief History of IntelligenceMax S. Bennett12h 18m4.6 (6.6K)$29 · $0.00
Ghosts of Hiroshima
Ghosts of HiroshimaCharles Pellegrino8h 59m4.5 (877)$23
Motherland
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to Die
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
Revolutionaries
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m4.6 (2.6K)$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h4.6 (5.2K)$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of Battle
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of Auschwitz
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
Lily's Promise
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death Cults
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
Across the River
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and Beyond
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m4.6 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
Beyond
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
Kings and Pawns
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
No Escape
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m4.6 (809)$28 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure Novel
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
Fall and Rise
Fall and RiseMitchell Zuckoff17h 23m4.6 (9.8K)$40 · $0.00
The Survivor
The SurvivorJosef Lewkowicz, Michael Calvin9h 22m4.6 (2.5K)$29 · $0.00
Always Faithful
Always FaithfulThomas Schueman, Zainullah Zaki12h 12m4.6 (977)$29 · $0.00
The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789 (Annotated)
The State of Society in France Before the Revolution of 1789 (Annotated)Alexis de Tocqueville17h 25m4.6 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00

You may also like

Life of George Washington (Illustrated Edition)
Life of George Washington (Illustrated Edition)Washington Irving34h 43m4.2 (361)$2 · $0.00
The Gallic War (Annotated)
The Gallic War (Annotated)Julius Caesar11h 6m4.2 (28.1K)$2 · $0.00
Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army
Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States ArmyPhilip Henry Sheridan22h 2m4.2 (614)$2.30
The Gallic War & The Civil War (Annotated)
The Gallic War & The Civil War (Annotated)Julius Caesar16h 26m4.2 (2.3K)$2.99 · $0.00
This Country of Ours
This Country of OursHenrietta Elizabeth Marshall20h 9m4.2 (1.2K)$36
The Winning of the American West (All 4 Volumes) (Annotated)
The Winning of the American West (All 4 Volumes) (Annotated)Theodore Roosevelt47h 25m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
De Bello Gallico and other Commentaries
De Bello Gallico and other CommentariesJulius Caesar17h 39m4.1 (1.1K)$2.30
On the Border with Crook
On the Border with CrookJohn Gregory Bourke20h 33m4.3 (1.1K)$30
Of Plymouth Plantation (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
Of Plymouth Plantation (Complete Edition) (Annotated)William Bradford18h 14m3.9 (4.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Winning of the West (Summarized Edition)
The Winning of the West (Summarized Edition)Theodore Roosevelt10h 18m$2
Historic Adventures
Historic AdventuresRupert Sargent Holland6h 35m$2 · $0.00
Good stories for great birthdays
Good stories for great birthdaysFrances Jenkins Olcott11h 11m$2 · $0.00
The Journals of George Washington
The Journals of George WashingtonGeorge Washington5h 37m4.1 (204)$2 · $0.00
The Winning of the West: A History of the American Frontiers (Annotated)
The Winning of the West: A History of the American Frontiers (Annotated)Theodore Roosevelt47h 29m4.1 (120)$2 · $0.00
Canada: the Empire of the North
Canada: the Empire of the NorthAgnes C. Laut11h 4m3.6 (15)$1 · $0.00
Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52
Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52William Ross King10h 24m$2 · $0.00
The story of the Thirty Eighth regiment of Massachusetts volunteers
The story of the Thirty Eighth regiment of Massachusetts volunteersGeorge Whitefield Powers8h 19m$2 · $0.00
History of the United Netherlands, 1598-99
History of the United Netherlands, 1598-99John Lothrop Motley2h 48m$2 · $0.00
Napoleon’s Egypt
Napoleon’s EgyptJuan Cole11h 17m3.7 (464)$21
Hero Tales
Hero TalesTheodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge5h 41m3.9 (766)$17