Stories of Great Lives
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The Boy’s Own Book of Stories From History
by Mary Bennett Daughters of Genius
by James Parton (1897) “A series of sketches of women who have won distinction by their genius and achievements as authors, artists, actors, rulers or within the home.” Heroes of Today
by Mary Parkman (1917) “When the real history of our day is written, will it not be seen that some of its most important and significant chapters are those which have nothing to do with the great cataclysms, such as the wars? Will it not be seen that the victories of peace are not only “no less renowned than war,” but that they are, in truth, the most enduring?” How Success Is Won
by Sarah Bolton (1885) Includes stories of John Greenleaf Whittier, Johns Hopkins, Peter Cooper and others. With character traits behind success. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous
by Sarah Bolton (1885) “These characters have been chosen from various countries and from varied professions, that the youth who read this book may see that poverty is no barrier to success . . . Life at best has much of struggle, and we need to be cheered and stimulated by the careers of those who have overcome obstacles.” |
Men and Women of Achievement, Vol. 9
Young Folks’ Treasury (1909) Edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie and Edward Everett Hale. Stories of soldiers and statesmen, men of science and letters, explorers, reformers, philanthropists, orators, composers, and eminent women. Ten Girls From History
by Kate Sweetser When Great Folks Were Little Folks
by Dorothy Calhoun (1913) “Instead of dealing with the adult life history and life work of famous men and women, the volume contain’s stories of their childhood, the period of life that appeals most to children. But it is hoped these stories will so stimulate interest that the pupils will be eager to know about the later lives . . . what acquaintances they have made her. Youth’s Golden Cycle
by John Foster Fraser (1885) or Round the Globe in Sixty Chapters shows How to Get On In the World with hints on success in life, examples of successful men, the blessing of loving mothers, etc. |