New Releases by Genevieve FOSTER

Here is the whole story of Abraham Lincoln, told briefly and simply, yet with warmth and understanding. The author''s dramatic illustrations play an important part in giving a true feeling of the president and the man. Foster''s Initial Biographies, while written for young readers, have a remarkably wide age appeal. Look for George Washington, An Initial Biography, The Year of Independence, 1776, and The Year of Lincoln, 1861, also from Genevieve Foster and Purple House Press.

This story of Washington, simply told and charmingly illustrated, introduces young readers to the events in the life of the first President of United States. As a young man of 16, George helped survey the wilderness beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains, keeping a journal of everything he saw. A few years later he inherited Mount Vernon from his older brother Lawrence, whom he idolized. Over the decades he took part in the French and Indian War, attended the first Continental Congress, and then commanded the Army during the War for Independence. After eight years of war, he was finally able to return to his peaceful, beloved Mount Vernon. Children will delight in looking into his home, viewing the grounds with the President and Nelly Custis. Written in 1949, this title was selected as a Newbery Honor book in 1950.

Foster explores the wide sphere of the humble Quaker, William Penn. His commitment to religious freedom became a cornerstone of American democracy.

Surveys the prominent people and the political, scientific, and artistic events in the world during the period from 1801 to 1821.

The author describes the mystical experience that changed her life, and an accompanying essay analyzes its meaning.

Surveys worldwide events and prominent people during the years 1900 to 1909.

A history of Colonial America''s most active year which covers also international leaders, culture, science, and politics.

A survey of world events and prominent people during the year that Lincoln was first elected President and the Civil War began.

A sample biography of the New Yorker who became Governor of the State, Vice President under McKinley, and twenty-sixth President of the United States.

Presents milestones in the history of mankind, describing selected political, military, and cultural events that enabled man to progress.