Project Gutenberg 2009-01-24 Public domain in the USA. 1171 Gardner, Monica M. (Monica Mary) 1873 1941 Gardner, Monica Mary 21001692 Kościuszko A Biography Kosciuszko A Biography Produced by Produced from images generously made available by Robarts - University of Toronto/The Internet Archive "Kościuszko" by Monica M. Gardner is a biography written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life of Tadeusz Kościuszko, a pivotal figure in Polish history and a national hero known for his dedication to the country's struggle for independence. Gardner offers details of his early life, military achievements, and the challenges he faced, painting a portrait of a man deeply intertwined with Poland's fight for freedom. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Kościuszko's youth against a backdrop of national turmoil in Poland, highlighting the oppressive political climate under foreign powers. Born in 1746, Kościuszko's early experiences in Lithuania, combined with a strong sense of civic duty and moral integrity shaped his character. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about his education at the Corps of Cadets and the influences that fostered his passionate commitment to serving his country. The introductory chapter presents a comprehensive overview of his formative years, establishing the foundation for his later endeavors and the prominent role he played in his nation's quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Kościuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817 DK Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European 474701 2025-08-11T11:42:24.368039 text/html 459460 2021-01-04T16:44:11 text/html 233329 2025-08-11T11:42:34.901976 application/epub+zip 242684 2025-08-11T11:42:28.205002 application/epub+zip 235084 2025-08-11T11:42:26.520021 application/epub+zip 462022 2025-08-11T11:42:39.454956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 411520 2025-08-11T11:42:33.633967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388630 2022-09-13T05:23:40.634473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361087 2025-08-11T11:42:23.295056 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 360991 2021-01-04T16:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 360055 2021-01-04T16:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 360052 2021-01-04T16:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21968 2025-08-11T11:42:39.609960 application/rdf+xml 14266 2025-08-11T11:42:27.145989 image/jpeg 3672 2025-08-11T11:42:26.796007 image/jpeg 136743 2021-01-04T16:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 136407 2021-01-04T16:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 151818 2021-01-04T16:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 136299 2021-01-04T16:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 225981 2025-08-11T11:42:24.402032 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia