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The Columbus Story
Events in the life of Columbus, the Admiral, including his efforts to obtain ships and money to sail to the West, his first voyage, and his discovery of the New World.
32 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 1955
About the author
Alice Dalgliesh
57 books45 followersFamily: Born in Trinidad, British West Indies; naturalized U.S. citizen; died in Woodbury, CT; daughter of John and Alice (Haynes) Dalgliesh.
Educator, editor, book reviewer, and author, Dalgliesh was an elementary school teacher for nearly seventeen years, and later taught a course in children's literature at Columbia University. From 1934 to 1960 she served as children's book editor for Charles Scribner's Sons. In addition to her book reviews for such magazines as Saturday Review of Literature and Parents' Magazine, Dalgliesh wrote more than forty books for children (most illustrated by Katherine Milhous) and about children's literature.
She received a BA from Columbia University and taught at elementary schools for a while before writing her first book, A Happy School Year, in 1924. Among her books are Newbery Honor books The Silver Pencil (1944), The Bears on Hemlock Mountain (1952), and The Courage of Sarah Noble (1954). The writer Robert Heinlein and Dalgliesh, Heinlein's editor at Scribner's, had conflict in the 1950s. This was revealed in letters published in "Grumbles from the Grave" by Virginia Heinlein.
Educator, editor, book reviewer, and author, Dalgliesh was an elementary school teacher for nearly seventeen years, and later taught a course in children's literature at Columbia University. From 1934 to 1960 she served as children's book editor for Charles Scribner's Sons. In addition to her book reviews for such magazines as Saturday Review of Literature and Parents' Magazine, Dalgliesh wrote more than forty books for children (most illustrated by Katherine Milhous) and about children's literature.
She received a BA from Columbia University and taught at elementary schools for a while before writing her first book, A Happy School Year, in 1924. Among her books are Newbery Honor books The Silver Pencil (1944), The Bears on Hemlock Mountain (1952), and The Courage of Sarah Noble (1954). The writer Robert Heinlein and Dalgliesh, Heinlein's editor at Scribner's, had conflict in the 1950s. This was revealed in letters published in "Grumbles from the Grave" by Virginia Heinlein.
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August 6, 2017
I read through this children's book quickly, after finding it at a library book sale, wondering if there is any way it could improve on the D'Aulaire Columbus picture book.
I was pleasantly surprised. The story highlights the heroic without leaving out some of the human failings of Columbus and his men. To me, it was an honest approach to the man and his part in history. I liked that the book was short enough to read in one day, particularly lending itself as a Columbus Day reminder.
The illustrations can't compare to those of the D'Aulaires, but they aren't poor either.
I would have to do a side by side read through to complete the comparison between Dalgliesh's version and D'Aulaire's, but I can still recommend this one!
I was pleasantly surprised. The story highlights the heroic without leaving out some of the human failings of Columbus and his men. To me, it was an honest approach to the man and his part in history. I liked that the book was short enough to read in one day, particularly lending itself as a Columbus Day reminder.
The illustrations can't compare to those of the D'Aulaires, but they aren't poor either.
I would have to do a side by side read through to complete the comparison between Dalgliesh's version and D'Aulaire's, but I can still recommend this one!
May 21, 2021
A few of Alice Dalgliesh's books are extremely hard to find. We were fortunate to secure a copy through interlibrary loan. This is a perfect introduction to Columbus - a well-researched (but accessible and enjoyable) narrative with beautiful illustrations by Leo Politi.
August 24, 2024
This is a great read for young kids. It simplifies the story while still giving good information. A great foundation to build on in future lessons.
August 30, 2013
Notes:
columbus is portrayed as a hero not a villian/native american killer
illustrations were great and story decent
we like the D'Aulaire version better
columbus is portrayed as a hero not a villian/native american killer
illustrations were great and story decent
we like the D'Aulaire version better
October 7, 2017
Mom rates 4 stars, Jacob and Ellie 3 stars. Read during morning time while kids did notebooking pages on Columbus Day..krb 10/10/16
Read again for Columbus day..krb 10/7/16
Read again for Columbus day..krb 10/7/16
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