Publisher's Synopsis
The Boy's Book of Heroes is a book written by Helena Peake and published in 1871. It is a collection of stories about famous historical figures, including explorers, scientists, soldiers, and statesmen, who have inspired generations of young boys to become heroes themselves. The book features stories about Julius Caesar, Sir Walter Raleigh, Christopher Columbus, Napoleon Bonaparte, and many others. Each story is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it easy for young readers to understand and enjoy. The book is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of young boys, inspiring them to be brave, adventurous, and heroic.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.