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100	1		_aHolland, Rupert Sargent, _d1878-1952
245	1	0	_aHistoric Boyhoods
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-01-18
508			_aE-text prepared by David Garcia, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Kentuckiana Digital Library (http://kdl.kyvl.org/)
520			_a"Historic Boyhoods" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the formative years of various significant figures throughout history, detailing their childhood adventures, aspirations, and the circumstances that shaped their futures. The featured characters include notable individuals such as Christopher Columbus, Michael Angelo, and George Washington, among others, highlighting their unique journeys from childhood to becoming influential leaders. The opening of the book introduces Christopher Columbus, emphasizing his early experiences in the bustling port of Genoa in the 15th century. It portrays a pivotal moment when a young Columbus, just fifteen, joins a privateering voyage, driven by his fascination with the sea and adventure. This section vividly describes his family's emotional farewell, the excitement and dangers of life at sea, and Columbus's innate curiosity about distant lands, setting the stage for his future explorations and significant historical impact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBoys
653			_aBiography -- Juvenile literature
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24354
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