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100 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
245 1 0 _aBiographical Stories :
_b(From: "True Stories of History and Biography")
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
505 0 _aBenjamin West -- Sir Isaac Newton -- Samuel Johnson -- Oliver Cromwell -- Benjamin Franklin -- Queen Christina.
508 _aProduced by David Widger and Al Haines
520 _a"Biographical Stories" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of narratives aimed at children and young readers, written in the mid-19th century. The work captures the early lives of notable historical figures, including artists, scientists, and leaders, through engaging storytelling designed to instill moral values and historical knowledge in young minds. The opening chapters introduce Edward Temple, a young boy temporarily blinded, who finds solace in the stories told by his father, Mr. Temple, highlighting the importance of resilience, imagination, and the bonds of family. The beginning of "Biographical Stories" presents Edward Temple's struggle with blindness as he is confined to a darkened room, where his father promises to share fascinating tales of famous individuals. The narrative begins with the story of Benjamin West, an early American painter, reflecting on his childhood and budding artistic talent despite a challenging upbringing. Through bedtime stories, Edward learns about historical figures like West, fostering an appreciation for art and inspiring hope as he navigates his own adversity. This introduction sets the stage for a series of compelling biographical accounts that encourage readers to recognize the potential for greatness in every individual, regardless of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9254
999 _c51065
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