May. 16, 2009 - American History In Verse

  American History in Verse by Burton Stevenson is a wonderful addition to your American History Studies. This if from the back cover.

 No nation today of which its people have a better right to be proud than these United States. This book is an effort to show why this is so. It tells the story of Ameirca in terms of poetry,much of it stirring poetry,which sets that story in bold relief and presents it graphically to the imagination.

From the First page:

The American story is woven with strong threads of heroism,sacrifice and compassion. It is a vibrant story of a nation"under God" unshackled from the old chains of oppression,seeking to fulfill a destiny.Sadly,we have since lost that spirit and vigor. This collection of poems was originally published for public school use in the 1930's and was well received. Too many public schools today no longer find patriotism and good literature"relevant" to their goals,but we know this book will find a warm response among those who still love their country.

 It starrts out with The New World, The New Nation,  Conquering the Continent and The Struggle for the Union, With 454 pages there is bound to be plenty of poems you can use for your studies.

 Keep the FAITH,

Marie