検索キーワード： 著者 "Helen Ainslie Smith" すべてのカテゴリー

A simplified history of the country of Japan, from ancient Prehistoric times to the late 19th century, written chiefly in words of one syllable. Books such as this one were popular around the turn of the 20th century as a way to help children learn to read. A book like this could also be useful for remedial readers and ESL learners as well. - Summary by mungojerry311

Published in 1897, this insightful book chronicles the arrival of Christianity in the United States, starting from the first explorers who aimed to convert the indigenous peoples and continuing through the tumultuous period following the Civil War. Author Bacon examines the churchs engagement with the pressing social, political, and religious challenges of the era, while also introducing the origins of significant para-church organizations like the YMCA and the American Bible Society. (Summary by KHand)