Junior High School Literature, Book 1

"Junior High School Literature, Book 1" by William H. Elson is a collection of stories, poems, and ballads intended to inspire young students with American values like bravery, loyalty, and respect for nature. The anthology seeks to instill an appreciation for literature while promoting civic ideals, especially in the wake of World War I. The book emphasizes the joys of reading, including traveling through time and space, gaining wisdom from diverse stories, and finding beauty in the world through literature.