Excerpt from Introduction to American History
It is not possible for a pupil to take up the study of American history intelligently without knowing something of the European background. Events and conditions in Europe throw light upon the early history of the United States. This little book is intended to furnish that European background. By making use of it the pupil will be able to take up, in a more satisfactory way than would otherwise be possible, the formal study of American history in the seventh grade. It may seem somewhat strange at first thought that ail introduction to American history should extend so far back into the history of Europe, but the fact is that the roots of our history strike far back into European soil.
The book fulfills the requirements of the Committee of Eight of the American Historical Association and, in. addition, presents an introductory chapter on "The Dawn of History." If it is desired to adhere strictly to the recommendations of the Committee the first chapter of the book should be omitted. We believe, however, that a study of this chapter will add very greatly to the effectiveness of the course.
Acknowledgments are due for the following pictures in the book: to The Commercial Museum, Philadelphia, for "Model of a Phoenician Vessel"; to The Encylopaedia Britannica Corporation, New York, for "Xerxes Watching the Battle of Salamis" and "Phidias Building the Parthenon"; to the Mentor Association, New York, for "Coronado on the March," "Magellan Landing at the Philippines" and "Cartier at Montreal"; and to Mr. G. A. Reid, Toronto, for "The Coming of the White Man."
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