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...

"English Literature for Boys and Girls" by H. E. Marshall is a captivating anthology that introduces young readers to the rich tapestry of English literature. The book is designed to engage children with stories, poems, and excerpts from classic works, making literature accessible and enjoyable. Marshall's selections are carefully curated to inspire a love for reading and to spark the imagination of young minds. Through her engaging narrative style, she brings to life the characters and th...

"This Country of Ours" by H. E. Marshall is a captivating narrative that explores the rich history of the United States through engaging storytelling. Marshall presents the story of America from its early days, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of its people. The book is designed to inspire a sense of patriotism and appreciation for the nation's heritage, making it accessible to readers of all ages. With vivid descriptions and relatable characters, Marshall brings to life the events ...

"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...

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...

Marshall's history of the United States begins with a full account of the English exploration and settlement of North America and ends with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. Nearly 100 stories from American history are grouped under 7 headings: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, Stories of Virginia, Stories of New England, Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies, Stories of the French in America, Stories of the Struggle for Liberty, and Stories of the United States under the Constituti...

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

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.

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.

Committed to affordable, DRM-free books for education, Ambleside Classics brings you a history of England, written in a way that will enthral young readers. H.E. Marshall leads the reader on a winding path of discovery, detailing the growth of the mighty British nation. From Albion and Brutus, through to the end of the reign of Queen Victoria, legends and hero tales leap from every page.