Shippen, Katherine B., 1892-1980.,

New found world /Katherine B. Shippen ; illustrated by C.B. Falls. - fifth edition. - New York : The Viking Press, (c)1945. - 262 pages : double frontispiece, illustrations (including portraits, maps) ; 24 cm

"First published . 1945."



Six centuries in America (chart) -- Mountains and Jungles -- The First Men of the New World -- Dugout Canoes and Medicine Men -- The Secret Jungle People -- Worshipers of the Feathered Snake -- Cuzco, the Fortress -- Sailors Before Columbus -- "Let There Be a Good Voyage" -- Cortes Destroys a Great City -- Pizarro Draws a Line in the Sand -- El Dorado -- Hunger on the Rio de la Plata -- The King's Estate -- For the Glory of God -- Plate Fleet and Pirates -- Riches for Portugal -- Revolts That Failed -- Simon Bolivar Begins the Fight for Freedom -- San Martin and the Army of the Andes -- Two Worlds Divide -- Tropical Storms in the Caribbean Sea -- Brazil Breaks Away from Portugal -- President Monroe Defends the Young Republics -- "Pause. And Begin Again" -- Trial and Error -- The Passing Shadow -- The New Found World -- Epilogue.

A history of North and South American written especially for children, this book explores the people and ideas behind the factual dates and events.



Newbery Honor Book, 1946.

45004348

F1410 / .N494 1945