Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. Beginning with the Romans and following the triumphs and foibles of the good, not so good and the downright despicable figures of history; we are treated to a dazzling montage of kings, queens, barons, knights, explorers, movers and shakers that have played a key role in the history of England. Some of these you will not find here. For a book written in 1917, it has aged well, though students will need to be reminded that the book was written during WWI and references to "of all the presidents" doesn't include any presidents past Woodrow Wilson (who was President when this was published). Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall Our island story, a history of England for boys and girls; Item Preview ... Openlibrary_edition OL7210046M Openlibrary_work OL7902232W Pages 614 ... MARCXML. Marshall that was first published in 1905. But it seems to me that they are part of Our Island Story, and ought not to be forgotten, any more than those stories about which there is no doubt. Our Island Story is the "history" of England up to Queen Victoria's Death. It may be revised, have a new introduction by the author or someone else, be the first publication in paperback form, or first by another publisher. Sometimes the word "First Edition" will helpfully be printed on that page, often described as "First edition stated" by booksellers. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. Some of these you will not find here. First Thus - Means not a first edition, but something is new. But it seems to me that they are part of Our Island Story, and ought not to be forgotten, any more than those stories about which there is no doubt. A wonderful forest view of American history. "First printing", "First Impression", and "First Published" are other ways of publishers stating the first edition. Our Island Story [H. E. Marshall] on Amazon.com. But you will find some stories that are not to be found in your school books,–stories which wise people say are only fairy tales and not history. The stories are based on observations and anecdotes he collected while stationed as a lieutenant commander in the US Navy on the island of Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides Islands (now known as Vanuatu). Although not the first book about pirates, Treasure Island is considered by many to be the best. Our Island Story was first published in 1905 and became an instant classic. Welcome to B&B Rare Books.. Buying & selling 19th-20th Century English & American Literature, Modern First Editions, Poetry, Children's Literature, Signed & Inscribed Books. The Hawaii Book: Story of Our Island Paradise by Various and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com.