Heroes Of Today: John Muir, John Burroughs, Wilfred Grenfell, Robert F. Scott, Samuel Pierpont Langley And Others (1917)

by Mary Rosetta Parkman

Book Overview

""Heroes of Today"" is a book written by Mary Rosetta Parkman and published in 1917. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of several notable figures of the time, including John Muir, John Burroughs, Wilfred Grenfell, Robert F. Scott, Samuel Pierpont Langley, and others. The author presents these individuals as heroes who have made significant contributions to society through their work in various fields such as science, exploration, and social activism. The book provides a detailed account of their lives, achievements, and the challenges they faced on their journey towards success. Parkman's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the lives of these influential figures. Overall, ""Heroes of Today"" is a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the most influential people of the early 20th century.Heroes Of Today; John Muir, John Burroughs, Wilfred Grenfell, Robert F. Scott, Samuel Pierpont Langley, Edward Trudeau, Bishop Rowe, Jacob A. Riis, Herbert C. Hoover, Rupert Brooke, George W. Goethals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164129902
• ISBN13: 9781164129905
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"