Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 1999-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 314 Lodge, Henry Cabot 1850 1924 Roosevelt, Theodore 1858 1919 United States President (1901-1909) Roosevelt, Teddy Hero Tales from American History 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. Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History United States -- Biography National characteristics, American -- Anecdotes Heroes -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes Generals -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes Pioneers -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes United States -- History -- Anecdotes United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes E151 Text US Civil War Children's History Category: Biographies Category: History - American 366506 2025-08-01T11:19:56.697563 text/html 359715 2012-12-27T10:46:28 text/html; charset=us-ascii 127387 2012-12-27T10:47:28 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 211266 2025-08-01T11:20:03.800518 application/epub+zip 216578 2025-08-01T11:19:59.608606 application/epub+zip 207973 2025-08-01T11:19:58.432532 application/epub+zip 431534 2025-08-01T11:20:07.043520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 411209 2025-08-01T11:20:03.084538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360375 2022-09-01T12:40:36.884975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326415 2025-08-01T11:19:56.277576 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326352 2008-10-10T16:24:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123701 2008-10-13T13:43:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22245 2025-08-01T11:20:07.192504 application/rdf+xml 18526 2025-08-01T11:19:58.970543 image/jpeg 4525 2025-08-01T11:19:58.680525 image/jpeg 205727 2025-08-01T11:19:56.727538 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia