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PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
MIGHTY MEN OF LONG AGO - MOSES, THE GREATEST LAW-GIVER, AND THE MEEKEST MAN
HEROES OF THE MIDDLE AGES - THE CHRISTMAS CROWNING OF CHARLEMAGNE
FOUR LEADERS IN THE OLD WORLD - SHAKESPEARE, THE GREATEST MAKER OF PLAYS
DISCOVERERS AND EXPLORERS - COLUMBUS, THE MAP-MAKER WHO FOUND A NEW WORLD
COLONISTS AND PIONEERS - JOHN SMITH, THE CAPTAIN OF MANY ADVENTURES
PATRIOTS OF THE REVOLUTION - PATRICK HENRY, THE “FIREBRAND OF THE REVOLUTION”
WINNERS OF THE WEST - WOLFE AND MONTCALM, THE RIVAL HEROES OF QUEBEC
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.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (560K 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
2015-07-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1866–1947
A longtime Michigan history educator, he wrote school history books meant to make the past feel vivid and personal for young readers. His best-known work, Hero Tales from History, reflects his gift for turning historical figures into memorable stories.
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