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_aHorne, Charles F. _q(Charles Francis), _d1870-1942 |
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_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 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aBiography | ||
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