This is our living history book list, a work in progress. We have either already read these books, or they are on our list. The selected books reflect a middle to late elementary reading level. It will include older conservative public library books, free vintage ebooks and if available, links to purchasable reprints of these ebooks.
12th century:
Where Valor Lies by Adele and Cateau De Leeuw(ages 12 and up)
13th century:
Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle
15th-16th century:
Sir Walter Raleigh by Adele DeLeeuw(ages 9-10)
Martin De Porres Hero by Claire Huchet Bishop(ages 10-12)
Men of Iron By Howard Pyle (free ebook) In reprint inexpensively at Dover books(ages 12 and up).
Victorian Era:
Queen Victoria, English Empress by Sally Glendinning(ages 10-12)
Collective Biographical Stories Covering Many Time Periods:
Fifty Famous People by James Baldwin(ages 6-9), also see the back paper for a historical timeline. This can be used to find additional/supplemental readings for older children.
Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin(ages 6-9)
Thirty More Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin(ages 7-10).
I just bought Mrs Beetons Home Management book and find it quite fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI am corrently reading that and a book on St. Therese.
I love the Victorian/Edwardian era and can never read enough about this particular time in history.
Peace, JOY & love to you & your family:)
Marie xoxoxo
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Thanks Marie, me too, although you've probably guessed that by now. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks Therese!