A GRAMMAR SCHOOL COURSE IN HISTORY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF EIGHT OF THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
INTRODUCTORY AMERICAN HISTORY
By Henry E. Bourne and E. J. Benton
Professors of History in Western Reserve University
The narrative begins with the European background of American History, and continues through the period of discovery and exploration. A vivid account of the things best worth knowing about the Greeks, the Romans, the development of civilization in Europe, and its transplanting in America, is made of interest to sixth grade classes. The pupil is led to understand that the early settlers from England, Spain, Holland, and France brought with them the arts of civilized life and government they had learned in the countries from which they came. The significance and continuity of history are thereby made to contribute to the pupil's growing knowledge of American history.
Cloth. Illustrations and maps. 271 pages. 6¼ cents.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
By Henry E. Bourne and E. J. Benton
Prominence is given to economic and social history and to the great westward movement; military details are subordinate; matters of mere traditional value have been eliminated, thus leaving space for a more full treatment of matters of present importance. The book is pre-eminently fitted to prepare pupils now in grammar schools for intelligent entrance upon the duties of citizenship. It is noteworthy that the authors have included an adequate treatment of the West, which previous books have generally neglected. The treatment of the South is sympathetic and informing. The book is unique. This judgment applies not only to the form in which it is presented, but also to the type of service that it renders to the rising generation.
Cloth. Illustrations and maps. 598 pages. $1.12.