Grandfather's Chair

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Set against the backdrop of Colonial and post-Revolutionary War America, the narrative employs a sturdy oak chair as a storytelling device to engage young readers. Through its presence, Hawthorne recounts pivotal events such as the arrival of the Pilgrims, the Salem witch trials, and significant moments like the Boston Tea Party and the Declaration of Independence. Accompanied by seventy-one black-and-white illustrations, the book aims to make history accessible and entertaining for a younger audience.