Publisher's Synopsis
Originally Published 1845.
By Samuel Griswold Goodrich AKA "Peter Parley"
From the first story: "
We desire to impress upon the reader an idea of the cost at which the liberties of our country were secured, and of the horrors which ever belong to human warfare. We wish to have it borne in mind that war inevitably brings in its train, not scenes of butchery and bloodshed only to soldiers engaged in the service, but degradation to the souls of men, and wasting sorrow to the house, the home, and the fire-side. Let us, then, never be deluded by the false ideas of glory, which are so apt to blind mankind to the real character of war; but, on the contrary, let us ever cultivate sentiments of peace, so long as they are compatible with honor and independence. Unnecessary war is alike a crime against Heaven and humanity! "
Four short stories about the American Revolution and other events and interesting characters from 150 years ago.
This new edition has been edited and formatted to be easier to read for a new audience.
- A TALE OF THE REVOLUTION
- THE LOTTERY TICKET; or, The Danger of Prosperity
- DICK HIELDOVER; or, Crime its own Punishment
- THE OLD MAN'S STORY
