The story of Patrick Henry (90,00 руб.)

INSTRUCTOR LITERATURE SERIES The Story of Patrick Henry !" Artie Littlefield F. A. OWEN PUBLISHING COMPANY, DANSVILLE, N. Y. Copyright, 1905 WORLD'S EVENTS PUBLISHING CO. ________ Patrick Henry Elibron Classics is a trademark of Adamant Media Corporation. <...> Delivered in the Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775, on a resolution to put the Commonwealth into a State of Defence.) 1 The Story of Patrick Henry A long time ago, in the mountains of old Virginia, there lived a beautiful little boy, who had many brothers and sisters, whom he loved dearly. <...> His parents, though not rich, had a nice home, and were among the most respectable people of Virginia. <...> When he was quite young he was sent to a little school in the neighborhood, where he learned to read and write. <...> When he was ten years old he was taken home and placed under the direction of his father, who had a grammar school in his own house. <...> But he was an idle boy and cared most for sports of the field. <...> When he went to the forest with his gun, or to the little brook to fish, he would stay for days at a time. <...> His companions said, "let us find out why this boy is so fond of hunting and fishing." So they watched him in his amusements. <...> He never became discouraged if he did not catch a fish, but seemed to enjoy the stillness of the scene and the thoughts that were going on in his mind. <...> He never cared for play as other boys; he seldom said anything to his companions, and never seemed to notice what they were doing. <...> But on being asked by his father what he had seen and heard while at play, he could tell him the exact words of every child. <...> He was a child of nature and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets, the mountain scenery, the winding rivers, and the 2 <...>