Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall was a British author, particularly well known for her works of popular national history for children. She is famous for her 1905 children's history of England, Our Island Story: A History of England for Boys and Girls, illustrated by A. S. Forrest. In the USA the book was entitled An Island Story. The book was a bestseller, was printed in numerous editions, and for fifty years was the standard and much-loved book by which children learned the history of England...

H. E. Marshall was looking for a way to tell her young children about the History of England, so she wrote a history book for young readers.  Intertwined are English folklore and true Tales of English History.   The story spans from the early days of Britain, starting around the Roman Empire, to shortly after World War I.    This e-book is beautifully illustrated throughout with color drawings by  A. S. Forrest.

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"English Literature for Boys and Girls", authored by H. E. Marshall. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practica...

First published in the year 1917, the present book 'This Country of Ours' by American historian and writer H. E. Marshall is a book on the history of the United States. It begins with a full account of the English exploration and settlement of North America and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

Four years have come and gone since first you asked me to write a Story of the United States "lest you should grow up knowing nothing of your own country." I think, however, that you are not yet very grown up, not yet too "proud and great" to read my book. But I hope that you know something already of the history of your own country. For, after all, you know, this is only a play book. It is not a book which you need knit your brows over, or in which you will find pages of facts, or politic...

In "English Literature for Boys and Girls," H. E. Marshall offers a captivating introduction to classic English literature tailored specifically for younger audiences. The book takes a narrative approach, weaving together engaging stories from renowned literary works while employing a simple yet elegant prose style that is both accessible and enchanting. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Marshall's writing reflects the educational ideals of her time, aiming to inspire a l...

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall was a British author, particularly well known for her works of popular national history for children.

Covering nearly two thousand years of French history in a single volume, this classic work tells history as a story, bringing the past to life through anecdotes, vivid characters, and dramatic battle narratives. Written for younger readers but enjoyed by adults as well, it combines engaging storytelling with striking portraits of kings, queens, saints, soldiers, and revolutionaries who shaped the history of France.This new edition comes with an Easy-to-Read Layout designed to make ...

Scotland’s Story, by H. E. Marshall was originally written with the goal of  making learning history something children could understand and enjoy. Starting at the beginning of Scottish history and spanning into the 1800’s this book covers the triumphs and struggles of the Scottish people as well as certain Heroes and Villains of Scotland; William Wallace, Robert Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots and many others.  Some stories are sad such as the struggles of the Covenanters, or the st...

H. E. Marshall does a great job in teaching the story of English Literature in this book. From Beowulf to Tennyson you will learn about how each era of English Literature came about, and the famous poets, authors, playwrights of each time period. Learn about the lives and works of Shakespeare, Daniel Defoe, John Bunyan, Burns, Cowper, and Milton. Discover information about how the first playhouses where formed, and how acting and poetry evolved over time. Find out about famous figures in E...

This Country of Ours is a classic work featuring details of United States history from settlement through the Woodrow administration. Included among the ninety-nine chapters are accounts of exploration, pioneers, settlement in the new world, and the founding of the constitution.