| Author |
Cross, F. J. (Frederick J.) |
| Title |
Beneath the Banner: Being Narratives of Noble Lives and Brave Deeds
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Only a nurse girl: Alice Ayres -- A slave trade warrior: Sir Samuel Baker -- Two working men heroes: Case and Chew -- The commander of the Thin Red Line: Sir Colin Campbell -- A sailor bold and true: Lord Cochrane -- A rough diamond that was polished: John Cassell -- "A brave, fearless sort of lass": Grace Darling -- A friend of lepers: Father Damien -- A great Arctic explorer: Sir John Franklin -- A saviour of six: Fireman Ford -- A blind helper of the blind: Elizabeth Gilbert -- A great traveller in the air: James Glaisher -- The soldier with the magic wand: General Gordon -- "Valiant and true": Sir Richard Grenville -- One who left all: Bishop Hannington -- A man who conquered disappointments: Sir Henry Havelock -- A friend of prisoners: John Howard -- A hero of the Victoria Cross: Kavanagh -- The man who braved the flood: Captain Lendy -- A temperance leader: Joseph Livesey -- A great missionary explorer: David Livingstone -- From farm lad to merchant prince: George Moore -- A man who asked and received: George Müller -- A labourer in the vineyard: Robert Moffat -- "The lady with the lamp": Florence Nightingale -- For England, home, and duty: The death of Nelson -- A woman who succeeded by failure: Harriet Newell -- A martyr of the south seas: Bishop Patteson -- "K.G. and Coster": Lord Shaftesbury -- A statesman who had no enemies: W.H. Smith -- Greater than an archbishop: The Rev. C. Simeon -- A soldier missionary: Hedley Vicars -- A lass that loved the sailors: Agnes Weston -- A great commander on a famous battlefield: The Duke of Wellington -- A prince of preachers: John Wesley -- Some children of the Kingdom -- A boy hero: John Clinton -- Postscript.
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| Credits |
Produced by Imran Ghory, Stan Goodman, Josephine Paolucci and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Beneath the Banner: Being Narratives of Noble Lives and Brave Deeds" by F. J. Cross is a collection of inspiring biographical narratives written in the late 19th century. This work profiles individuals known for their valor and noble contributions, emphasizing their selfless acts and the significant impact they had on society. The book aims to celebrate the lives and deeds of these remarkable figures, depicting themes of bravery, sacrifice, and moral integrity. The opening portion introduces several heroic stories, starting with Alice Ayres, a young nurse girl who bravely saved children from a burning building before losing her own life. Following her narrative are accounts of Sir Samuel Baker, a slave trade warrior, and the working-class heroes Case and Chew, who risked their lives during a gas cylinder incident. Each story highlights the qualities that define true heroism, illustrating how these individuals, from various backgrounds, exhibited extraordinary courage and commitment to their duties, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The beginning of this collection sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the lives of those who overcame adversity and left behind lasting legacies of virtue and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Biography -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10024 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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