True Stories from History and Biography
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "True Stories from History and Biography" is a unique and engaging way for young readers to learn about American history. The book is written in the form of a series of stories that follow the adventures of a chair as it travels through time and encounters some of the most important figures in American history. Along the way, the chair learns about the events that shaped the nation, from the American Revolution to the Civil War. The stories are told in a lively and accessible style, making them both enjoyable and informative for children of all ages.Book Details
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Hawthorne's works belong to romanticism or, more specifically, dark romanticism, cautionary tales that suggest that guilt, sin, and evil are the most inherent natural qualities of humanity.Many of his...
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