EXERCISE 34.

Prepare the outline and notes, and write a sketch of one of the following, so as to show the part he played in history.

79. Generally something like the following will serve best as an

OUTLINE FOR A HISTORICAL SKETCH.

I. Introduction. The subject: why interesting or important.

II. Cause or Purpose. What led to the event.

III. Time and Place.

IV. Principal Actors, and their relations to one another.

V. Details, given in natural order.

VI. Effect produced at the time.

VII. Conclusion. Thoughts or reflections on the event as a whole. Influence on the nation's life or future history.

(a) The writing of a good historical sketch, or, for that matter, of anything else, requires a clear knowledge of the subject, which must come from reading, study, and conversation. Note-taking is often helpful.

80. Outline and notes for a sketch of

BURGOYNE'S INVASION.

I. Introduction. Important event of Revolution. Its influence on the result.

II. Object. Plan to divide the country. Clinton going north from New York City, Burgoyne going south to meet him.

III. Time, Place. June-Oct., 1777. Canada; N.Y.; Vt.

IV. Principal Actors. Burgoyne, St. Leger, Baum; Schuyler, Gates, Stark. Duty of each.

V. Details. Route via Lake Champlain and the Hudson; 8000 men; English; Hessians; Indian allies. Expedition of St. Leger to Ft. Schuyler via St. Lawrence and Oswego (Oriskany), and of Col. Baum to Bennington. Both defeated. Capture of Fts. Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Edward. Two battles at Saratoga. Lost. Defeat; no retreat; no provisions. Surrender of army, Oct. 17, 6000 men.

VI. Effect. Americans encouraged. France acknowledged independence.

VII. Conclusion. Victory timely, as it followed defeats. Greatest influence in ending the war.

EXERCISE 35.

Prepare the outlines and write a historical sketch on "Bur< goyne's Invasion or on one of these subjects:

The Discovery of America.

The Landing of the Pilgrims.
King Philip's War.

The Exile of the Acadians.

The Battle of Quebec.
The Boston Tea-party.
Battle of Lexington.
Battle of Bunker Hill.

Declaration of Independence.

Arnold's Treason.

The Siege of Yorktown.

Battle of Lake Erie.

The Burning of the Capitol.
The Firing on Sumter.
Battle of Gettysburg.

The Death of Lincoln.

The Mexican War.

The First Voyage of Columbus.
An Incident of the Revolution.
Our National Flag.

EXERCISE 36.

Write a little history of the State in which you live. Tell when it was settled, and for what purpose. The events of the first years. The wars and important changes. Its growth in population, commerce, manufactures, etc.

EXERCISE 37.

Prepare an outline, and write a brief history of

CHAPTER VII.

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING.

81. In narratives about persons, we relate actions performed by them from time to time, and describe the circumstances in which they were placed. A narrative, then, is made up of short or long descriptions of deeds, persons, places, and things; and it is in the writing of Descriptions that we are to have special practice now.

EXERCISE 38.

Use each word appropriately in describing some object as to size, weight, or height. Thus :

Find one or more words that describe the form of

Describe the following as to form, referring to Exercise 40 if you cannot think of the proper word. Thus:

"A tin cup" has a circular base, with a hollow, cylindrical body. On its side is a flat, curved handle.

1. Use one or more of the words in the first list to describe each object named in the second list. Give the color when you can.

1. Name the parts of objects mentioned in Ex

2. Explain what part is indicated by each of