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100 1 _aHorne, Charles F.
_q(Charles Francis),
_d1870-1942
245 1 0 _aGreat Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 :
_bA series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-30
508 _aProduced by Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5" by Charles F. Horne is a historical collection of pen and pencil sketches that explores the lives of more than 200 significant figures throughout history. Written in the late 19th century, this volume aims to illuminate the stories and achievements of various iconic personalities, ranging from mythical heroes to historical champions, blending mythology with actual historical accounts. The opening of the collection presents a rich introduction to several legendary figures, starting with Hercules, who, despite being cheated out of his rightful kingship by his cousin Eurystheus, rises to greatness by accomplishing twelve remarkable labors, showcasing his immense strength and heroic virtues. However, the narrative doesn’t stop with Hercules; it transitions to the tale of Theseus and then Ulysses, capturing their adventures and notable qualities as idealized heroes of Greek mythology. Characters are depicted through a lens of high moral values, emphasizing qualities like courage, wisdom, and resilience while weaving together various quests, battles, and personal struggles, establishing a foundation for the remarkable historical figures that are chronicled throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28455
999 _c69364
_d69364