It is a continuous take of adventure, of wars, of industry and invention, of hardship and growth it is an unparalleled tale of courage, high ideals, hard work-and a precious thing called Freedom. Here are the explorers, the Indians, the settlers and fur trappers, the soldiers, the statesmen, the men and women who have shaped our country and its destiny. This is America! And this is its glowing, epic story, from the days of the Viking expeditions to the birth of the Atomic age. It is indeed our richest heritage.' ~ Janice It is indeed the one truth in which we all believe. A worthy addition to your home library or ideal for any literature-based history course or unit study, the author himself sums up its scope: 'everywhere signs of the greatness of God. From Leif's Viking boat explorations of the northeastern coastline to the atom bomb's close to the second World War, you will read about everything in between explorers, founders, soldiers, adventurers, settlers, inventors, statesmen, educators, and many more in the fifty stories that make up this 315 pg, paperback book. First published in 1955 and now republished by Beautiful Feet, utilizing the historical accuracy and storytelling ability of Earl Schenck Miers and the amazing illustrations of James Daugherty (full-color, inked drawings), this book takes the reader through tales of adventure, heroism, and patriotism.

The timing fits and it would explain why the events lovingly memorialized in this publication are still firmly planted in my memory.

Perhaps this text was part of my elementary education.

American history textbook