--Second Series
"As fascinating as fiction are these biographies, which emphasize their
humble beginning and drive home the truth that just as every soldier of
Napoleon carried a marshal's baton in his knapsack, so every American
youngster carries potential success under his hat."--_New York World._
THE FOUNDERS OF AMERICA (Lives of Great Americans from the Revolution to
the Monroe Doctrine)
"How can one become acquainted with the histories of some of the famous
men of the United States? A very good way is to read 'The Founders of
America,' by Edwin Wildman, wherein the life stories of fifteen men who
founded our country are told"--_New York Post._
FAMOUS LEADERS OF CHARACTER (Lives of Great Americans from the Civil War
to Today)
"An informing, interesting and inspiring book for boys."--_Presbyterian
Banner._
" ... Is a book that should be read by every boy in the whole
country...."--_Atlanta Constitution._
FAMOUS AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICERS
With a complete index.
By CHARLES LEE LEWIS
_Professor, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis_
"Professor Lewis does not make the mistake of bringing together simply a
collection of biographical sketches. In connection with the life of John
Paul Jones, Stephen Decatur, and other famous naval officers, he groups
the events of the period in which the officer distinguished himself, and
combines the whole into a colorful and stirring narrative."--_Boston
Herald.
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