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| 100 | 1 | _aStimpson, Mary Stoyell | |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Child's Book of American Biography |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-05-31 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aGeorge Washington -- William Penn -- John Paul Jones -- John Singleton Copley -- Benjamin Franklin -- Louis Agassix -- Dorothea Lynde Dix -- Ulysses Simpson Grant -- Clara Barton -- Abraham Lincoln -- Robert Edward Lee -- John James Audubon -- Robert Fulton -- George Peabody -- Daniel Webster -- Augustus St. Gaudens -- Henry David Thoreau -- Louisa May Alcott -- Samuel Finley Breese Morse -- William Hickling Prescott -- Phillips Brooks -- Samuel Clemens -- Joe Jefferson -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow -- James McNeill Whistler -- Ralph Waldo Emerson -- Jane Addams -- Luther Burbank -- Edward Alexander MacDowell -- Thomas Alva Edison. | |
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Carla Foust, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Child's Book of American Biography" by Mary Stoyell Stimpson is a collection of biographical sketches meant for children, written in the early 20th century. The book introduces young readers to the lives of significant American figures, providing a simple yet engaging overview of their contributions and character traits. Each biography is designed to inspire curiosity and admiration among children for these historical personalities. The opening of "The Child's Book of American Biography" presents a foreword that explains the intention behind the book: to familiarize children with notable men and women whose lives have positively influenced the world. The first biography focuses on George Washington, portraying him as a multifaceted figure with a rich background that includes his early life, military exploits, and eventual presidency. The text emphasizes Washington's bravery, leadership, and the deep respect he garnered, serving as an exemplar of American values. This narrative sets a tone of admiration for historical figures, aiming to instill in children a sense of pride and interest in learning more about their nation's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Biography | ||
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_aMerrill, Frank T., _d1848-1923 |
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