American History Stories: 200 Elementary Stories of American History
About this audiobook
Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings.
The 200 chapters cover all of American History from the time of the explorers through the end of the Civil War—stories of conflicts over religion, troubles with the Indians, the French and Indian War, the causes of the American Revolution, the daring exploits of those defending liberty, the early battles and struggles of the army, the heroes who led the colonists to victory, anecdotes from the time Washington became president, the War of 1812, the rise of Andrew Jackson, the sectional differences leading to the Civil War, stories from the time Lincoln and the southern states seceding, through the battles of Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, until the close of the war.
Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children’s stories from yesterday’s classics. Learn from our nation’s founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories.
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About the author
Mara L. Pratt —who also wrote under her married name, Pratt-Chadwick—was an author of many educational books for children, including not only American History Stories but America’s Story for America’s Children, Stories of Colonial Children, The Great West, and Stories from Shakespeare. A significant number of her books have remained in print through the many years since their original publication due to their enduring cultural value.
Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature.
