Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The events herein told describe with some detail the perils, the arduous labors, the acts Of self-denial, and the stanch patriot ism Of our forefathers. It is to be hoped that these narratives, instinct with human life, will afford pleasure and instruction to children and stimulate them to know more of their country’s history. Personal anecdotes and incidents have been freely used, because experience shows that such materials serve a useful purpose in teaching elementary history. So far as historical accuracy is concerned, these stories rest upon a substantial foundation. Reprints Of old journals, original records and documents, and sundry other trustworthy sources have been diligently consulted. The actors and even the conver sation may be considered real rather than imaginary.