Publisher's Synopsis
""Heroes of Today"" is a non-fiction book written by Mary R. Parkman and published in 1917. The book is a collection of biographies of several notable individuals who were considered heroes in their time. The book features seven individuals, including John Muir, John Burroughs, Wilfred Grenfell, Robert F. Scott, Samuel Pierpont Langley, and Edward Trudeau. The book begins with John Muir, an American naturalist and conservationist who is best known for his efforts in preserving the wilderness of the United States. The biography covers Muir's life, his work in preserving natural areas, and his writings on nature.The second biography is about John Burroughs, an American naturalist and writer who was known for his nature essays. The biography covers Burroughs' life, his work in the field of natural history, and his writings on nature.The third biography is about Wilfred Grenfell, a British physician and missionary who worked in Newfoundland and Labrador. The biography covers Grenfell's life, his work in providing medical care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, and his efforts in improving the living conditions of the people in the region.The fourth biography is about Robert F. Scott, a British explorer who led expeditions to the Antarctic. The biography covers Scott's life, his expeditions to the Antarctic, and his tragic death during his final expedition.The fifth biography is about Samuel Pierpont Langley, an American astronomer, physicist, and aeronautics pioneer. The biography covers Langley's life, his work in the field of astronomy and aeronautics, and his contributions to the development of the airplane.The sixth biography is about Edward Trudeau, an American physician who was known for his work in treating tuberculosis. The biography covers Trudeau's life, his work in treating tuberculosis, and his efforts in establishing the Trudeau Sanatorium in Saranac Lake, New York.The book also includes several other biographies of notable individuals who were considered heroes in their time. Overall, ""Heroes of Today"" is a collection of inspiring stories of individuals who made significant contributions to their respective fields and left a lasting impact on society.Also Included: Bishop Rowe, Jacob A. Riis, Herbert C. Hoover, Rupert Brooke, George W. Goethals.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.
