19th century

A brief biography of the portrait painter and inventor of the submarine and steamboat.

A biography of the nineteenth century Danish author whose fairy tales brought him world renown. Includes advice on setting and reaching goals.

Describes what the early settlers did during their leisure time.

Describes articles made by various artisans for the use of the early settlers.

Discusses the development of school curriculums, schools, and education during the days of the early settlers.

A look at the varied and exciting life in early urban areas in America. Includes an examination of the problems as well as the joys of city life.

Text and accompanying photographs explore the daily life of children in nineteenth-century North American communities through stories and activities.

An examination of what life was like for children in the early years of the United States, including clothing, expectations of their parents, labor, and poverty.

Explores the childhood, character, and influential events that shaped the life of this former slave who went on to become an abolitionist and advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

Combines an account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences as he traveled from New York to California by train in 1879 and a description of the building and operation of railroads in nineteenth-century America. Includes archival photographs.