Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt
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"HERO TALES FROM AMERICAN HISTORY" by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This collection focuses on notable figures and events that shaped the early years of the United States, celebrating the virtues of courage, patriotism, and individual heroism as exemplified by various American heroes throughout history. The opening of "Hero Tales from American History" establishes the book's intent to honor and narrate
the stories of exemplary Americans who demonstrated exceptional valor and dedication to their ideals. Lodge and Roosevelt highlight the importance of remembering the contributions of these heroes, particularly for the nation’s youth. The first chapter introduces George Washington, portraying him as the pivotal figure of the American Revolution, exemplifying leadership and integrity. Through anecdotes of Washington's exploits and character, the narrative emphasizes his impact on American independence and the foundational principles of the nation, setting the tone for the rest of the book, which will dive into the stories of other significant figures like Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clark. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924 |
|---|---|
| Author | Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
| Title | Hero Tales from American History |
| Contents | George Washington -- Daniel Boone and the founding of Kentucky -- George Rogers Clark and the conquest of the Northwest -- The battle of Trenton -- Bennington -- King's Mountain -- The storming of Stony Point -- Gouverneur Morris -- The burning of the "Philadelphia" -- The cruise of the "Wasp" -- The "General Armstrong" privateer -- The battle of New Orleans -- John Quincy Adams and the right of petition -- Francis Parkman -- "Remember the Alamo" -- Hampton roads -- The flag -- The death of Stonewall Jackson -- The charge at Gettysburg -- General Grant and the Vicksburg campaign -- Robert Gould Shaw -- Charles Russell Lowell -- Sheridan at Cedar Creek -- Lieutenant Cushing and the ram "Albemarle" -- Farragut at Mobile Bay -- Lincoln. |
| Credits | Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History |
| Subject | United States -- Biography |
| Subject | National characteristics, American -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Heroes -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Generals -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Pioneers -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1864 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-01864-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 985 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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