Strange Stories from History for Young People

"Strange Stories from History for Young People" by George Cary Eggleston is a collection of historical stories aimed at young readers, designed to spark curiosity and a sense of adventure through history. The book introduces intriguing, lesser-known historical accounts presented in an engaging and accessible way. Eggleston shares that these stories, based on historical facts gathered from different sources, are presented dramatically yet simply. For example, the first story is about a "Negro Fort" during the War of 1812, which was a stronghold created by a runaway slave and a group of outlaws, detailing how it caused tension on the American borders before its destruction marking an action introduction into history.