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Book Review of Let the Authors Speak: A Guide to Worthy Books Based on Historical Setting

Let the Authors Speak: A Guide to Worthy Books Based on Historical Setting
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A guide for about 1300 books sorted by setting - based on the century and location of the story. The same listing is also sorted by author and by title to provide cross references.

Offers information not found on most book lists. Highlights point out some of the best children's literature, but there are reading and interest levels for children and adults - a liftetime reading resource.

Introductory text promotes te ideas of English educator, Charlotte Mason (1842-1923), who felt that reading mnay worthy books was vital to a classic liberal education.