The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair or True Stories from New England History 1620 to 1803

The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair is a book written by Nathaniel Hawthorne that tells the true stories of New England's history from 1620 to 1803. The book is centered around a chair that has been passed down through generations of Hawthorne's family and is said to have been present at many important events in American history. The stories in the book are presented as if they were being told by an old man, who is the grandfather of the Hawthorne family, to his grandchildren. The book covers a range of topics including the arrival of the Pilgrims, the Salem Witch Trials, the American Revolution, and the early years of the United States. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style that makes them accessible to readers of all ages. The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on American history.1878. The Riverside Literature Series. With a biographical sketch notes and illustrations. In this volume Hawthorne takes an interesting look at Colonial America by following the history of a chair beginning with the first settlers of America. Grandfather tells stories to the children about the owners of the chair as it is passed through the ages from those who first left English persecution up to the time of American independence. Some of the stories include John Smith, John Eliot (translator of the Indian Bible), Pine Tree Shillings (American coinage), French and Indian War, Liberty Tree, Stamp Act, Hutchinson Mob, Boston Tea Part, and Declaration of Independence. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.