The Book of Heroes: Great Men and Women in American History, Band 1Regnery Publishing, 01.03.1998 - 256 Seiten "For the sake of all the children in this world, we must recover our sense of myth and resurrect our heroes." —George Roche The stories of six real–life heroes are told in this book—unforgettable men and women whose contributions to American life continue to inspire others. Profiled are: George Washington, Daniel Boone, Louisa May Alcott, Robert E. Lee, Andrew Carnegie, and George Washington Carver. |
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George Washington Father of Our Country | 1 |
Daniel Boone The Pathfinder | 41 |
Louisa May Alcott Union Nurse and Author | 75 |
George Washington Carver Scientist and Educator | 113 |
Robert E Lee Gallant Soldier | 147 |
Andrew Carnegie Businessman and Philanthropist | 189 |
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