Story of Mankind, The

By van Loon, Hendrik

Book Id: WPLBN0002954607
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File Size: 389.18 MB
Reproduction Date: 2009

Title:	Story of Mankind, The
Author:	van Loon, Hendrik
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Non-fiction, Children, History
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Story of Mankind, The
Historic Publication Date:	1921
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


Citation APA MLA Chicago Van Loon, B. H. (1921). Story of Mankind, The. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.us/

Description
Relates the story of western civilization from earliest times through the beginning of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the people and events that changed the course of history. Portrays in vivid prose the achievements of mankind in the areas of art and discovery, as well as the political forces leading to the modern nation-states. Richly illustrated with drawings by the author. Winner of the first Newbery Award in 1922, The Story of Mankind has introduced generations of children to the pageant of world history. (Summary from mainlesson.com)

Summary
Electronic recorded live performance of a reading

Excerpt
Children, History, Teen/Young adult