In Wilbur Fisk Gordy's book, 'USA Leaders & Heroes (Illustrated Edition)', readers are in for a treat as they delve into the detailed accounts of courageous leaders and inspiring heroes of the United States. Gordy's style is both engaging and informative, providing readers with valuable insights into the historical context and significance of these influential figures. The illustrated edition enhances the reading experience, bringing to life the stories of these remarkable individuals through vivid visuals and imagery. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts seeking to gain a deeper understanding of American leadership and heroism. Gordy's meticulous research and storytelling make this an essential addition to any history lover's collection.
Zusammenfassung
Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. This edition presents incredible lives of some of the most notable persons of American history. It is hoped that this book will furnish reader's mind some conception of what American history is, and at the same time stimulate an abiding interest in historical and biographical reading.Contents:Christopher Columbus and the Discovery Of AmericaHernando De Soto and the Discovery of the MississippiSir Walter Raleigh and the First English Attempts to Colonize AmericaJohn Smith and the Settlement of JamestownNathaniel Bacon and the Uprising of the People in Virginia in 1676Miles Standish and the PilgrimsRoger Williams and the PuritansWilliam Penn and the Settlement of PennsylvaniaCavelier De La Salle and the French in the Mississippi ValleyGeorge Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young SoldierJames Wolfe, the Hero of QuebecPatrick Henry and the Stamp ActSamuel Adams and the Boston Tea PartyPaul Revere and the Battle of Concord and LexingtonBenjamin Franklin and Aid from FranceGeorge Washington, the Virginia Planter and the Revolutionary SoldierNathaniel Greene, the Hero of the South, and Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox"Daniel Boone, the Kentucky PioneerThomas Jefferson and the Louisiana PurchaseRobert Fulton and the SteamboatAndrew Jackson, the Upholder of the UnionDaniel Webster, the Defender and Expounder of the ConstitutionSamuel Finley Breese Morse and the Electric TelegraphAbraham Lincoln, the Liberator of the SlavesUlysses Simpson Grant and the Civil WarSome Leaders and Heroes in the War with Spain