The Heritage of AmericaHenry Steele Commager, Allan Nevins Little, Brown, 1941 - 1227 pages First hand narratives of American life from Leif Ericson to World War II. |
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... island called Menhiggin , an island without inhabitants about thirty - nine leagues northward or northeast short of Cape Anne . A little from the island we saw more northward divers other islands called St. George Islands , and the ...
... island called Menhiggin , an island without inhabitants about thirty - nine leagues northward or northeast short of Cape Anne . A little from the island we saw more northward divers other islands called St. George Islands , and the ...
Page 219
... island . The snow was about two or three inches deep , and I went a - hunting . I was on the Ohio side ; I met two men ; I knew they belonged to the boats , but I wanted to find out ; and ... ISLAND 219 Burr's Muster at Blennerhasset Island.
... island . The snow was about two or three inches deep , and I went a - hunting . I was on the Ohio side ; I met two men ; I knew they belonged to the boats , but I wanted to find out ; and ... ISLAND 219 Burr's Muster at Blennerhasset Island.
Page 337
... Island crossing before night , we could venture the rest , for we would have plainer sailing and better water . But it would be insanity to attempt Hat Island at night . So there was a deal of looking at watches all the rest of the day ...
... Island crossing before night , we could venture the rest , for we would have plainer sailing and better water . But it would be insanity to attempt Hat Island at night . So there was a deal of looking at watches all the rest of the day ...
Contents
Leif Ericson Sails to Vineland | 3 |
De Soto Finds the Mississippi and Is Buried beneath It ΙΟ | 10 |
John Smith Founds Jamestown and Is Saved | 23 |
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