Stories of Later American History

Name: Stories of Later American History
Author: Wilbur F. Gordy

By Wilbur F. Gordy

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Aimed at upper elementary readers, the work surveys later American history through lively biographical sketches and numerous illustrations. It recounts colonial resistance and the struggle for independence by focusing on leading patriots, military campaigns, and defining incidents. It then follows frontier exploration and settlement, depicting pioneer life and western expeditions. The narrative turns to the early republic, describing territorial expansion, internal improvements, and technological and industrial advances that reshaped transportation and commerce. Short portraits of influential statesmen lead into an account of rising sectional tensions and the Civil War, and the book closes by outlining major agricultural and industrial developments that transformed the nation.

About the Author

Wilbur F. Gordy

Wilbur F. Gordy was an American author known for his contributions to educational literature, particularly in the field of history. His works often aimed to engage young readers with the narratives of American leaders and significant events. Notable among his publications are "American Leaders and Heroes: A Preliminary Text-Book in United States History" and "Stories of Later American History," both of which serve as accessible introductions to the complexities of the nation's past. Through his writing, Gordy sought to inspire a sense of patriotism and understanding of American heritage in his audience.