This book is a photo-reproduction of an original history book used in 1889. Within these pages are the stories of countless men, women and children who pledged their lives, liberty and sacred honor to a grand experiment in freedom – a revolution that would change the world forever. Sadly, as the dream of our Founding Fathers reached beyond the mark of two centuries, many of the stories of patriotism were set aside for current events and more recent historical interpretations. Educational texts that American children read today are hundreds of pages long. In the mad rush to offer a little piece of history from each American era, the truly inspirational events of our Founding Fathers are lost. We must not let our children lose the message of liberty nor the grand ideals that founded our nation. America still stands for hope, freedom and a better life for all. It is good to be an American!