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In 'Peter Parley's Tales About America and Australia', Samuel G. Goodrich presents a vista into the nascent societies and burgeoning cultural landscapes of two continents seemingly worlds apart yet united by narratives of exploration and discovery. His prose weaves a delightful fusion of travelogue, history, and fiction, employing a style both didactic and entertaining, catering to a young audience with an appetite for knowledge and adventure. Embedded within the broader literary context of 19th-century instructive literature for children, Goodrich's work distinguished itself with its blend of moral guidance and encyclopedic curiosity, presenting facts through the engaging vehicle of storyte...
In "Famous Men of Ancient Times," Samuel G. Goodrich skillfully weaves historical narratives centered on some of antiquity's most influential figures. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book presents biographical sketches that highlight the virtues, accomplishments, and legacies of renowned individuals such as Julius Caesar, Socrates, and Alexander the Great. Goodrich's prose combines an accessible tone with didactic elements, making it suitable for both young readers and adults seeking an introduction to classical history, all framed within the literary context of the early 19th century, when historical interest burgeoned in American literature. Samuel G. Goodrich was an educator an...
ZERAH COLBURN, BARATIERE, GASSENDI, PASCAL, GROTIUS, NEWTON, MAGLIABECCHI, CRICHTON, BERONICIUS, MASTER CLENCH, JEDEDIAH BUXTON, WILLIAM GIBSON, EDMUND STONE, RICHARD EVELYN, QUENTIN MATSYS, WEST, BERRETINI, HENRY KIRK WHITE, MOZART, ELIHU BURRITT, GEORGE MORLAND, WILLIAM PENN, JOHN SMITH, ETHAN ALLEN, DAVID CROCKETT, DANIEL BOONE, CHARLES XII. OF SWEDEN, THE CID, ROBIN HOOD, PAUL JONES, MASANIELLO, RIENZI, SELKIRK, JOHN LAW, TRENCK, JOHN DUNN HUNTER, CASPAR HAUSER, PSALMANAZAR, VALENTINE GREATRAKES, MATTHEW HOPKINS, PETER, THE WILD BOY, JOHN KELSEY, BAMFYLDE MOORE CAREW, JOHN ELWES, BARON D'AGUILAR, THOMAS GUY, OLD PARR, O'BRIEN, MAXAMILLIAN CHRISTOPHER MILLER, HUYALAS, THOMAS TOPHAM, FOSTER POWELL, JOSEPH CLARK, EDWARD BRIGHT, DANIEL LAMBERT, JEFFREY HUDSON, JOSEPH BORUWLASKI, THE SIAMESE TWINS,
Stephen R. Bradley was a Revolutionary War commander and U.S. Senator credited with writing the Twelfth Amendment and advocating a banning of the slave trade. This collection of Bradley's letters and personal papers provides a range of rare and significant material. This previously unpublished correspondence with presidents and the country's founders reflect Bradley's influence and diversity of interests as well as the political and cultural climate of the era. The book features transcriptions of 550 letters, 25 illustrations, and a catalog of Bradley's documents.
Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860: Lives of celebrated women / by the author of Peter Parley's tales. (Boston : Brown & Taggard, 1860) (page images at HathiTrust); [X-Info] Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860, contrib.: Llalla Rookh / (Boston : S.G. Goodrich, 1828), by Thomas Moore (page ...
"Peter Parley's Own Story" by Samuel G. Goodrich. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.