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American Men Of Action This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting:... Read Full Overview

Burton Egbert Stevenson (1872-1962) was an American author, anthologist, and librarian. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, and attended Princeton University 1890-1893. While at Princeton, Stevenson was a correspondent for United Press and for the New York Tribune. He was city... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: Virginia and New England and theDutch and Quaker colonies. Almost any boy or girl will find theminteresting, for they are written with care, in simple language, and notwithout an engaging humor.There are so many biographies of Washington that it is difficult tochoose... Read Full Overview

The purpose of this book is "to give the essential facts of American history by sketching in broad outline the men who made that history." It contains chapters on The Beginners; Washington to Lincoln; Lincoln and his successors; Statesmen; Pioneers; Great Soldiers; and Great... Read Full Overview