Baldwin, James Four Great Americans ISBN 13: 9781406505092

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Tells the stories of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln. Scholarly work by the American editor and author. At one time it was estimated that of all the school books in use in the United States, over half had been written or edited by him.

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James Baldwin writes about the beginnings of four formidable figures, which were central to the founding of America. He tells the stories of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln. Their lives are set forth in a simple manner, yet with many interesting details, and a glimpse is given of the trials and successes which combined to mold their character and afford such stirring examples for the youth of today. The stories are patriotic in every line, a lesson in every story, and inspire the listener to the best thoughts and deeds.This audio book is intended to summarize the most inspiring events in their lives for young Americans. A great sense of appreciation for the considerable sacrifices of Washington, Franklin, Webster and Lincoln await the listener.
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According to his biography in the Junior Book of Authors (1951), Baldwin, a native of Indiana and largely self-educated, began teaching at the age of 24. After several years he became superintendent of the graded schools in Indiana, a post he held for 18 years. The last 37 years of his life he worked with publishers, first with Harper and Brothers and later with the American Book Company. In addition to edi-ting school books, he started writing books of his own. After the publication in 1882 of The Story of Siegfried, he went on to write more than 50 others. His influence was widely felt because at one time it was estimated that of all the school books in use in the United States, over half had been written or edited by him. Unfortunately, his works are much less widely known today. So far as known, only some of his books are in print and published today. Books: Date Story Category 1882 The Story of Siegfried / Legends 1883 The Story of Ro-land Legends 1887 A Story of the Golden Age of Greek Heroes / Mythology 1895 Fairy Stories and Fables / Readers 1895 Old Greek Stories / Mythology 1896 Fifty Famous Stories Retold / Collective Biography 1897 Four Great Americans / Collective Biography 1903 The Wonder-Book of Horses / Mythology 1904 Abraham Lincoln, A True Life ---- 1905 Thirty More Famous Stories Retold / Collective Biography 1905 Robinson Crusoe Written Anew for Children / Adapted Literature 1907 An American Book of Golden Deeds / Ethical Faith Stories 1910 Stories of Don Quixote Written A new for / Children Fiction 1912 The Sampo / Legends 1912 Fifty Famous People / Collective Biography 1914 In My Youth / Individual Biography

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  • PublisherDodo Pr
  • Publication date2006
  • ISBN 10 1406505099
  • ISBN 13 9781406505092
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages192
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