"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

05 December 2009

Eric Sloane


At school, we are beginning our Early American History unit. In fifth grade we explore Pre-Colonial Exploration through The Oregon Trail. One of the resources I use frequently to expose the kids to what culture was really like in that period is the amazing collection of books by author/artist Eric Sloane. He's a master.

Some of my favorites of his are Eric Sloane's America, Once Upon A Time: The Way America Was, A Reverence For Wood, and The ABCs of Early Americana. His books on weather are also very useful. Compendiums all.

Sloane's site is here.

Was I born at the right time?

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