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All tagged Early American History
This book gives a short history of the making and using of the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal runs east and west across New York state.
The goal of the Amish Frontier Series is to present to the reader the very real challenges faced by the Amish throughout history as they tried to remain faithful to their beliefs. In order to do that, the author follows a fictional family through many actual Amish settlements, having them move very, very often. Because of the frequent moves, the stories do not feel totally realistic. However, they do give a clear picture of the struggles faced by the Amish in each location.
Sometimes it can be hard to imagine what life was like "back then." Sometimes, with the help of a talented author, the imagining can be quite simple. "Early Thunder" makes it simple.
"A Lion to Guard Us" tells the story of three children whose father moves to Jamestown in the new world and whose mother dies.
