Project Gutenberg 1999-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 332 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair Or, True Stories from New England History, 1620-1808 Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a historical account written during the early 19th century. The book intertwines the fictional narrative of a grandfather narrating history to his grandchildren with the genuine events and prominent figures of New England's early days, from 1620 to 1808. The chair serves as a central symbol, supposedly witnessing pivotal moments and characters in American history, making it a unique vehicle for storytelling that seeks to engage young readers in their own heritage. The opening of the narrative introduces Grandfather, who is depicted as a loving figure reminiscing about the historical importance of his old oak chair as he tells stories to his eager grandchildren. Focusing on familial affection, the scene bathes the children in the joys of innocence and imagination, setting a warm, inviting backdrop for future tales. As the children request stories about the chair itself, Grandfather hints at its rich past, promising to relate significant events and figures tied to its history. The tone suggests a blend of earnest storytelling with historical education intended to resonate with young minds, encouraging them to explore their roots and the fabric of their nation's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature F001 Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - American 417676 2025-07-01T11:09:24.508355 text/html 428120 2021-02-26T00:41:14 text/html; charset=utf-8 141300 2021-02-26T00:41:17 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 222270 2025-07-01T11:09:31.882258 application/epub+zip 228640 2025-07-01T11:09:27.475304 application/epub+zip 222511 2025-07-01T11:09:26.310253 application/epub+zip 442993 2025-07-01T11:09:35.515299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406178 2025-07-01T11:09:31.154328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 395771 2022-09-01T12:55:03.722003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362002 2025-07-01T11:09:23.907296 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 361818 2016-12-15T11:45:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 134773 2016-12-15T11:47:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 357871 2008-10-05T07:20:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 134329 2008-10-05T07:21:50 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 357862 2008-10-05T07:20:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 134313 2008-10-05T07:21:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22116 2025-07-01T11:09:35.644338 application/rdf+xml 14377 2025-07-01T11:09:26.811267 image/jpeg 3488 2025-07-01T11:09:26.562270 image/jpeg 214769 2025-07-01T11:09:24.540295 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 en.wikipedia