Hero Tales from History

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Hero Tales from History

by Smith Burnham

EN·~9 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

Hero Tales from History

0:45

PREFACE

2:40

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

3:23

MIGHTY MEN OF LONG AGO - MOSES, THE GREATEST LAW-GIVER, AND THE MEEKEST MAN

44:49

HEROES OF THE MIDDLE AGES - THE CHRISTMAS CROWNING OF CHARLEMAGNE

39:09

FOUR LEADERS IN THE OLD WORLD - SHAKESPEARE, THE GREATEST MAKER OF PLAYS

28:27

DISCOVERERS AND EXPLORERS - COLUMBUS, THE MAP-MAKER WHO FOUND A NEW WORLD

1:43:57

COLONISTS AND PIONEERS - JOHN SMITH, THE CAPTAIN OF MANY ADVENTURES

1:11:16

PATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTION - PATRICK HENRY, THE “FIREBRAND OF THE REVOLUTION”

51:42

WINNERS OF THE WEST - WOLFE AND MONTCALM, THE RIVAL HEROES OF QUEBEC

1:07:44
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Description

A lively collection of short narratives brings history’s most inspiring figures to life for young listeners. Each tale spotlights a single hero—from ancient philosophers and conquerors to pioneers of the New World and modern innovators—presented in clear, engaging language that captures the excitement of their deeds without overwhelming detail.

The stories are chosen not just for fame but for the virtues they embody: courage, honesty, perseverance, and compassion. By focusing on pivotal moments that reveal character, the book encourages children to connect emotionally with the past and consider how those timeless qualities can guide their own choices.

Illustrations accompany the narratives, giving vivid visual cues that help listeners picture iconic scenes such as a young Columbus pleading his case before royalty or a brave explorer braving Arctic winds. Together, the tales offer a compelling introduction to history that feels both educational and adventurous, inviting a new generation to admire and learn from the heroes who shaped our world.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (556K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jul 3, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Smith Burnham

Smith Burnham

1866–1947

A longtime Michigan educator and historian, he wrote lively history books for young readers and classrooms. His work aimed to make the story of the United States and Pennsylvania clear, vivid, and easy to follow.

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