On the Shores of the Great Sea - Book I

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First published in 1903, this classic series by M.B. Synge takes students through all the major events in Western Civilization, from earliest recorded history to the end of the nineteenth century. Each book is divided into about fifty short chapters, with places, people, and events described in a narrative manner, so that it seems that history is unfolding right before your eyes. Black and white period illustrations appear throughout the books, as well as famous quotes and Bible verses. A Teacher's Appendix in the back lists sources for further reading or research. Approx. 230 pgs, pb.

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