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Butterworth's novel transports readers back to the early days of the American republic, telling the story of a quest for six golden horseshoes. With its engaging characters and vivid historical setting, this book is sure to delight both young and old readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book, written by Hezekiah Butterworth, chronicles the incredible story of Ferdinand Magellan and his journey to the Philippines in 1521. With a foreword by T.S. Wentworth, this volume brings to life one of the most exciting and important voyages of discovery in world history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a classic of American literature, telling the story of Brother Jonathan, a patriotic hero who embodies the best qualities of the United States. The book is an inspiring tribute to the American spirit, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1898, ¿The Pilot of the Mayflower; a Tale of the Children of the Pilgrim Republic¿ is a semi-fictional account of the known incidents that took place aboard the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating story highly recommended for those with an interest in the first settlers of America and American history in general. Contents include: ¿The Pilot and the Indians¿, ¿The Boys and the Jackscrew¿, ¿'By Ahaya River'¿, ¿The Pilot and the Little Pilgrims ¿ The story of the Captain Indian Tusquantö, ¿Epenow, the Indian Wonder¿, ¿The Story of the Speedwell¿, ¿The Tale of Henry Hudson¿, etc. Hezekiah Butterworth (1839¿1905) was an American poet and author most famous for his books for young readers, including ¿The Knight of Liberty¿, ¿ The Patriot Schoolmaster¿, and ¿The Wampum Belt¿. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with an excerpt from 'The Encyclopedia Americana'.