Bunker Hill, Adams, and Jefferson (Webster). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.; American Book Co.; Maynard, Merrill, & Co.
Historical, patriotic, and simple in style. The best of Webster's speeches for seventh and eighth grades.
Poor Richard's Almanac (Franklin). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
This contains also interesting papers and letters by Franklin. The proverbs of Franklin are well deserving the study of children.
Scudder's Life of Washington. Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Best life of Washington for grammar grades.
Source Book of American History (Hart). The Macmillan Co.
Excellent reading selections for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.
Grandmother's Story and Other Poems (Holmes). Houghton, Mifflin, & Co.
Some of Holmes's best patriotic and humorous poems.