Project Gutenberg 2006-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 187 Gordy, Wilbur F. (Wilbur Fisk) 1854 1929 Gordy, Wilbur Fisk Stories of Later American History E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Stories of Later American History" by Wilbur F. Gordy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to present biographical narratives about key figures and events in American history that are essential for young students, particularly focusing on the time period following the Revolutionary War. It is designed to provide an engaging and vivid portrayal of America's past to help instill a sense of patriotism and understanding of the nation's development. The opening portion introduces the context surrounding the Stamp Act, a significant turning point that stirred revolutionary sentiments among the colonists. It highlights the growing unrest leading to Patrick Henry's rise as a powerful orator advocating for colonial rights. Patrick's tenacity is captured as he challenges the authority of the British Parliament, culminating in his famous speech that calls for liberty. The narrative emphasizes his early life, drawing connections between his personal struggles and eventual emergence as a leader during a pivotal moment in American history. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of influential characters and key events that shaped the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History United States -- History -- Juvenile literature E151 Text Children's History Category: Biographies Category: History - American 454031 2025-08-08T05:25:49.015443 text/html 460072 2006-06-19T14:46:02 text/html 6642651 2025-08-08T05:26:04.320343 application/epub+zip 6646770 2025-08-08T05:25:54.971430 application/epub+zip 242527 2025-08-08T05:25:51.470428 application/epub+zip 7101950 2025-08-08T05:26:09.553350 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7068920 2025-08-08T05:26:01.104446 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 394692 2022-09-09T04:46:04.559489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372230 2025-08-08T05:25:47.324489 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 371914 2021-01-01T11:49:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 371924 2021-01-01T11:49:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20399 2025-08-08T05:26:09.707336 application/rdf+xml 13627 2025-08-08T05:25:52.015453 image/jpeg 3336 2025-08-08T05:25:51.745413 image/jpeg 140050 2021-01-01T11:49:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 6289691 2021-01-01T11:49:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 140027 2021-01-01T11:49:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 6420664 2025-08-08T05:25:49.391460 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog