Project Gutenberg 2015-05-16 Public domain in the USA. 311 Pyle, Katharine 1863 1938 Pyle, Katherine Bissell, Emily P. (Emily Perkins) 1861 1948 Leach, Ethel Pennewill Brown 1878 1959 Brown, Ethel Pennewill Leach, Ethel P. B. 12000889 Once Upon a Time in Delaware Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Once Upon a Time in Delaware" by Katharine Pyle is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book features a collection of stories aimed at young readers, highlighting the early history and significant events related to the state of Delaware, including colonization, interactions with Native Americans, and pivotal moments during the American Revolutionary War. It emphasizes the bravery and contributions of its early settlers and prominent figures, making it an educational read for children. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing readers to Delaware's rich history through engaging tales crafted for children. The author invites young readers to learn about the arrival of Dutch settlers in the early 17th century, specifically detailing the awe and curiosity of Native Americans upon their arrival, and recounts the establishment of the first colony at Zwannendael. Readers are drawn into the story as Pyle conveys themes of exploration, cultural exchange, and the challenges faced by early settlers. The narrative moves through various historical anecdotes, promising an informative and captivating journey through Delaware's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Delaware -- History F106 Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - American 228146 2025-08-19T14:27:45.881788 text/html 206269 2024-10-24T17:25:37 text/html 4313108 2025-08-19T14:27:50.868746 application/epub+zip 4313232 2025-08-19T14:27:47.146730 application/epub+zip 145535 2025-08-19T14:27:46.516761 application/epub+zip 4386232 2025-08-19T14:27:53.645753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4358209 2025-08-19T14:27:50.239768 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198447 2022-09-22T08:09:30.562953 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187160 2025-08-19T14:27:45.099777 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167144 2024-10-24T17:25:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17700 2025-08-19T14:27:53.823702 application/rdf+xml 16155 2025-08-19T14:27:46.642760 image/jpeg 2203 2025-08-19T14:27:46.593741 image/jpeg 4188299 2025-08-19T14:27:46.048804 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 en.wikipedia