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  • The Story of Mankind

    by Hendrik Willem Van Loon ...
    Winner of the first John Newbery Medal, this renowned classic is now updated for the millennium. Hendrik Willem van Loon's ability to convey history as a fascinating tale of adventure has endeared this book to countless readers. ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Story of Mankind

    by Hendrik Willem van Loon ...
    Originally written for the author's children, the book explores the history of civilization beginning with early man and taking the reader through the creation of art, writing, religion, and more. All in short, simple to understand chapters.To qualify for inclusion in the book, Van Loon asked a simple question: 'Did the person or event in question perform an act without which the entire history of ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom

    by Hendrik Willem van Loon ...
    This little book, telling the story of our national usurpation by a foreign enemy during the beginning of the nineteenth century, appears at a moment when our nearest neighbours are suffering the same fate which befell us more than a hundred years ago.I dedicate my work to the five soldiers of the Belgian army who saved my life near Waerloos. ... Read more

    $2.81 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Story of Mankind (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. History of the Human Civilization Retold for Children

    by Hendrik Willem van Loon, Selah Kestmere ...
    Illustrated by Hendrik Willem van Loon ...
    The Story of Mankind (Illustrated Edition) is a sweeping, accessible history of civilization, tracing humanity's progress from prehistoric life through the rise of empires, religions, exploration, revolution, and modern society. Written in a lucid, conversational style and enriched by Van Loon's own illustrations, the book transforms world history into a continuous human drama rather than a mere ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Story of Mankind

    Easy to Read Layout

    by Hendrik Willem Van Loon ...
    *** This edition has a beautiful layout with a font size designed to make it easy to read ***"History is the mighty Tower of Experience, which Time has built amidst the endless fields of bygone ages. It is no easy task to reach the top of this ancient structure and get the benefit of the full view. There is no elevator, but young feet are strong and it can be done. Here I give you the key that ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Story of Mankind

    by Hendrik van Loon ...
    Hendrik van Loon was born in Rotterdam, the son of Hendrik Willem van Loon and Elisabeth Johanna Hanken. He went to the United States in 1902 to study at Cornell University, receiving his degree in 1905. He was a correspondent during the Russian Revolution of 1905 and in Belgium in 1914 at the start of World War I. He later became a professor of history at Cornell University (1915–17) and in 1919 ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • The Story of Mankind

    by Hendrik Van Loon ...
    The Story of Mankind was written by Dutch-American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon and published in 1921. In 1922, it was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children's literature.Written for Van Loon's children (Hansje and Willem), The Story of Mankind tells in brief chapters the history of western civilization beginning with ... Read more

    $1.40 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Story of Mankind

    by Hendrik Willem Van Loon ...
    "The Story of Mankind" presents a chronological account of significant events and developments that shaped human civilization. Van Loon covers a wide range of topics, including ancient civilizations, the rise and fall of empires, scientific discoveries, cultural achievements, and major world events.The book aims to make history accessible and engaging for readers of all ages. Van Loon's writing ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Story of Mankind [Annotated]

    by Hendrik van Loon ...
    The publisher's special commentary chapter and the author's biography are included in this version.The Story of Mankind was written and illustrated by Hendrik Willem van Loon, an American professor, author, and journalist. This book was the first to again the Newbery Medal for its remarkable contribution to children’s literature.The Story of Mankind tells the history of Western civilization, which ... Read more

    $1.91 CAD

  • The Story of Mankind

    by Hendrik van Loon ...
    Series series Bluehen
    The Story of Mankind tells in brief chapters the history of Western civilization beginning with primitive man, covering the development of writing, art, and architecture, the rise of major religions, and the formation of the modern (for 1921) nation-state. Van Loon explains in the book how he selected what and what not to include by subjecting all materials to the question: Did the person or event ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • Ancient Man – The Beginning of Civilizations (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. History of the Ancient World Retold for Children

    by Hendrik Willem van Loon, Selah Kestmere ...
    Illustrated by Hendrik Willem van Loon ...
    In Ancient Man – The Beginning of Civilizations, Hendrik Willem van Loon offers a sweeping introduction to humanity's earliest social, political, and cultural formations, moving from prehistoric life to the emergence of organized civilizations. Written in a lucid, conversational style and enriched by the author's own illustrations, the book belongs to the early twentieth-century tradition of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete Works of Hendrik Willem Van Loon

    by Hendrik Willem Van Loon, TBD ...
    The Complete Works of Hendrik Willem Van LoonHendrik Willem van Loon was a Dutch-American historian, journalist, and children's book author.This collection includes the following:The Rise of the Dutch KingdomThe Golden Book of the Dutch NavigatorsThe Story of MankindThe Story of Mankind IIAncient Man ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD