Old Fashioned History for the Modern Reader
The Old Fashioned School Books are a series of new readers compiled of selections from a large collection of antique American public school readers spanning from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. These selections are representative of the older ideology of American public education, featuring traditional Christian faith and moral values, patriotism, and the historical context of the American nation. They are also wonderful illustrations of a time when there were no cell phones or televisions, when horses and feet were transport, when trains were new and thrilling.
While the time periods of these stories are much different than today, these stories delight with adventure, suspense, and courageous characters, showing off our nation's rich history and the West's great tales. Learn from witty and wise Benjamin Franklin, experience Beethoven composing his Moonlight Sonata after playing to a blind girl, feel the cry for national unity with Abraham Lincoln realizing his great speech was not the failure he thought it, escape from panthers and forest fires, guard a bridge with the valiant Horatius, ride the arena in a death-defying chariot race with Ben-Hur, enjoy the rhythm of words while charging with the Light Brigade, and much more.
Readers are designed to build historical knowledge, thinking skills, reading skills and vocabulary, as well as develop good moral character. This is an excellent homeschool reference and textbook.
The Fourth Reader is part of The Old Fashioned School Books series from Old Fashioned History.
