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America First: Updated Edition
This edition of America First has been completely UPDATED AND REVISED for modern readers.
AMERICA FIRST by Lawton Evans has always been one of my favorite American History books for Elementary aged children. The author has such a wonderful narrative style that always keeps students engaged. Unfortunately, the book contained language that was racially insensitive, as the book was first published in the early 1900s. I have tried to remedy this so that parents can enjoy reading this book to their children without having to edit as they read it aloud.
AMERICA UPDATED EDITION includes the following
Any language that described Native Americans as savages or blood-thirsty has been removed.The term “Indian” has been replaced with “Native American” or simply, “natives” or "people" in most instancesThe term “negro” has been replaced with “person” or “citizen,” or, when referring to enslaved peoples prior to or during the Civil War, the term “negro” has been replaced with “slave.”All instances of the term “master” and “marse” have been removed.The term “white men” has been changed to “explorers,” “English colonists,” “colonists,” or simply, “citizens” or “people,” depending on the context.Other updates to the book include restoring dignity to the descriptions of enslaved peoples.Dates have been updated.New illustrations have been added.I hope you and your children enjoy the updated edition of AMERICA FIRST.
For a complete listing of books and study guides, or for more information regarding the Charlotte Mason method of education, please visit A Charlotte Mason Plenary at CMPLENARY.COM.
AMERICA FIRST by Lawton Evans has always been one of my favorite American History books for Elementary aged children. The author has such a wonderful narrative style that always keeps students engaged. Unfortunately, the book contained language that was racially insensitive, as the book was first published in the early 1900s. I have tried to remedy this so that parents can enjoy reading this book to their children without having to edit as they read it aloud.
AMERICA UPDATED EDITION includes the following
Any language that described Native Americans as savages or blood-thirsty has been removed.The term “Indian” has been replaced with “Native American” or simply, “natives” or "people" in most instancesThe term “negro” has been replaced with “person” or “citizen,” or, when referring to enslaved peoples prior to or during the Civil War, the term “negro” has been replaced with “slave.”All instances of the term “master” and “marse” have been removed.The term “white men” has been changed to “explorers,” “English colonists,” “colonists,” or simply, “citizens” or “people,” depending on the context.Other updates to the book include restoring dignity to the descriptions of enslaved peoples.Dates have been updated.New illustrations have been added.I hope you and your children enjoy the updated edition of AMERICA FIRST.
For a complete listing of books and study guides, or for more information regarding the Charlotte Mason method of education, please visit A Charlotte Mason Plenary at CMPLENARY.COM.
397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2020
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