American Heroes And Heroism (1903)

By William Augustus Mowry and Arthur May Mowry

Book Overview

American Heroes and Heroism is a historical book written by William Augustus Mowry in 1903. The book chronicles the lives and achievements of some of the most prominent American heroes throughout history. Mowry's work is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the early American heroes and their contributions to the country's development. The second part of the book covers the heroes of the civil war and their role in shaping the nation's history.The book features biographical sketches of notable figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant, among others. Mowry's writing style is engaging, and he presents his subjects in a way that highlights their unique qualities and contributions to American society. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the heroes, adding to the overall historical context of the work.Overall, American Heroes and Heroism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the people who helped shape the country. Mowry's work provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most significant figures in American history, and his writing style makes the book an enjoyable and informative read.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: 1436765579
• ISBN13: 9781436765572
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"