Professor Albert H. Sanford, of the La Crosse State Normal
School, is best known as an author of text books and
pamphlets on history and related subjects. But he is, like
all the other school men whose works are represented here,
interested in other fields besides his specialty.
Born in the southwestern part of Wisconsin, he naturally
became interested in farming, and in the development of
agriculture in the agricultural section. From this interest
and his natural bent toward anything historical grew his
desire to picture briefly and attractively the development of
this most important industry of our country from its early
beginnings in colonial times to the present day. His book is
filled with narratives and expositions which will hold the
interest of any boy or girl who likes to read stories of
adventure or trial, of hardship, and of final success.
The most noteworthy feature of Professor Sanford's style is
clarity, coupled with logical sequence and organization. The
brief selection here given illustrates these qualities, and
represents very fairly the remainder of the book.