The story of our nation, from the earliest discoveries to the present time together with a graphic account of Porto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii and the Philippine islands (1902) (14801546353)

Identifier: storyofournation00stra (find matches)
Title: The story of our nation, from the earliest discoveries to the present time ... together with a graphic account of Porto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii and the Philippine islands ..
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: Stratton, Ella (Hines), Mrs. (from old catalog)
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Publisher: Philadelphia, National publishing co
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation



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day, October 12, 1492, that he first saw the shores of a new world,mused Hadley. So Friday was not such a very unlucky day for him.When morning came land could be seen very plainly. It was about sixmiles away, the air was laden with the perfume of flowers, and brilliantbirds hovered around the strange white ships, so like huge snowy birdsthemselves, which had come to their shores. Did they see any natives ? questioned Josie. Yes, there were crowds of them running along the beach.Columbus had won success. As he stood gazing at the new land whichhe had discovered by his own perseverance and energy, his arms foldetabove his exultant heart, and his eyes dimmed with tears of proud joy,the very men who had decided upon his death knelt at his feet, kissinghis garments, as they implored pardon. They lauded at sunrise, and,as the boats approached the land, naked, copper-colored natives, who hadwatched every move in awe and surprise, fled to the forest, said Ray, What next? smiled Mamma Nelson.
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