Frances Jenkins Olcott - Good Stories for Great Birthdays

«Here are over 200 stories celebrating 23 great birthdays of patriot-founders and upbuilders of the Republics of both North and South America. In the stories are more than 75 historical characters, men, women, and children. The arrangement follows the school-year, beginning in October with Columbus.» The stories included are to be read by or to children as an introduction to the biographies of many fascinating and important Americans. — Summary by From the Preface and by Lynne Thompson