Hero Tales from American History

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Contributor:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"HERO TALES FROM AMERICAN HISTORY" by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This collection focuses on notable figures and events that shaped the early years of the United States, celebrating the virtues of courage, patriotism, and individual heroism as exemplified by various American heroes throughout history. The opening of "Hero Tales from American History" establishes the book's intent to honor and narrate the stories of exemplary Americans who demonstrated exceptional valor and dedication to their ideals. Lodge and Roosevelt highlight the importance of remembering the contributions of these heroes, particularly for the nation's youth. The first chapter introduces George Washington, portraying him as the pivotal figure of the American Revolution, exemplifying leadership and integrity. Through anecdotes of Washington's exploits and character, the narrative emphasizes his impact on American independence and the foundational principles of the nation, setting the tone for the rest of the book, which will dive into the stories of other significant figures like Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clark. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

George Washington

Daniel Boone and the founding of Kentucky

George Rogers Clark and the conquest of the Northwest

The battle of Trenton

Bennington

King's Mountain

The storming of Stony Point

Gouverneur Morris

The burning of the "Philadelphia"

The cruise of the "Wasp"

The "General Armstrong" privateer

The battle of New Orleans

John Quincy Adams and the right of petition

Francis Parkman

"Remember the Alamo"

Hampton roads

The flag

The death of Stonewall Jackson

The charge at Gettysburg

General Grant and the Vicksburg campaign

Robert Gould Shaw

Charles Russell Lowell

Sheridan at Cedar Creek

Lieutenant Cushing and the ram "Albemarle"

Farragut at Mobile Bay

Lincoln.

Credits:

Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 1999-08-01