One-syllable words tell the history of the struggles and triumphs of the United States, with historic highlights from the land's sighting by Norsemen, through the times of the Pilgrims, and the Indian, Revolutionary, and Civil Wars.

History is presented with a personal viewpoint of how and why it may have happened.

In parallel to his work as a Congressional minister, Reverend Charles A. Goodrich also wrote many educational Books. Many of these publications were Bible studies, some focussed on the History of America, and yet others were on subjects such as Greek grammar. This particular book is one of historical works in which he details the development of the United States of America: from the Arrival of Columbus, to the Presidential term of John Quincy Adams, beginning in 1825. It covers the 'French Indian War, the 'War of Revolution', the inception of the 'Federal Constitution', and much more. Designed for the use of children, this work is broken down into easy to understand lessons, each of which conclude with a number of exercise questions on the topics discussed. To compliment the republication of this work, a brand new introductory biography of the author has been added.

Presents stories of significant events and people in American history, patriotic songs, and American folk tales and poems.