Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 01 (of 15), American (1)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morris, Charles, 1833-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 01 (of 15), American (1)" by Charles Morris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work compiles a series of captivating narratives focused on significant events and figures in American history, aiming to reveal the romantic elements found within actual historical events. Through a blend of embellished fact and engaging storytelling, Morris seeks to pique the interest of readers in the vibrant tapestry of American heritage. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the Viking explorations of North America, specifically detailing the voyage of Leif Erikson and his crew as they set sail towards unknown shores around the year 1000 A.D. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of the Viking's encounters with challenging seas, their discovery of new landscapes, and their eventual landing in a region they named Vineland due to its abundance of grapes. The text not only explores the adventurous exploits of these early explorers but also establishes a broader theme of discovery amid the fear of the unknown, setting the stage for a deep dive into the historical narratives that follow in this series. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Kline, David Cortesi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-15