Publisher's Synopsis
Hero Tales From American History is a collection of short biographies of prominent figures in American history, written by Henry Cabot Lodge. The book covers a wide range of important figures from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to lesser-known heroes such as Nathan Hale and Francis Marion. Each chapter tells the story of the individual's life and accomplishments, highlighting their bravery, leadership, and dedication to the American cause. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the settings and events described in the text. Overall, Hero Tales From American History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the people who shaped the United States into the nation it is today.Daniel Boone will always occupy a unique place in our history as the archetype of the hunter and wilderness wanderer. He was a true pioneer, and stood at the head of that class of Indian-fighters, game-hunters, forest-fellers, and backwoods farmers who, generation after generation, pushed westward the border of civilization from the Alleghanies to the Pacific. As he himself said, he was ""an instrument ordained of God to settle the wilderness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
