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McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
1874
1960
Walker, Joseph
McSpadden, Joseph Walker
Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers
Washington -- Grant -- Lee -- Napoleon -- Wellington -- Gordon -- Roberts -- Kitchener -- Haig -- Joffre -- Foch -- Pershing.
Produced by Al Haines
"Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers" by J. Walker McSpadden is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book features brief portraits of notable military leaders from the last two centuries, focusing on their early life and formative years that shaped them into the great soldiers they became. Each chapter aims to convey not just the achievements but the lessons and values derived from these figures, including George Washington and Ulysses S. Grant. The opening of the book sets the stage for the exploration of George Washington's early life, illustrating how his upbringing and experiences forged his character into a future leader. Washington is depicted as a young surveyor in the Virginia wilderness who exhibits leadership qualities even at a young age, facing challenges and embodying resilience. His adventures in surveying and the trials he endured on the frontier serve as significant events that contributed to his development as a military leader, suggesting that his remarkable qualities were honed through early experiences of hardship and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Soldiers -- Biography
Generals
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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