
A classic collection of stories of heroes from different times, including King Arthur, Sir Galahad, Perseus, Hercules, St. George, Robin Hood, Siegfried, Roland, and others.

Inspiring stories of heroes from various times and places relating their daring deeds, prompted by their high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are included from Greek mythology and David and Daniel from the Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the middle ages are St. George, King...

Venture through tales that have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults alike. From King Arthur to Father Damien, each hero offers a unique lesson in courage, determination, and wisdom. What virtues will they inspire in you? Journey into a myriad...




Hamilton Wright Mabie (December 13, 1846 - December 31, 1916) was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer. At the young age of 16 he passed his college entrance examination, but waited a year before he attended Williams College (1867) and the Columbia Law School (1869)...

Venture through tales that have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults alike. From King Arthur to Father Damien, each hero offers a unique lesson in courage, determination, and wisdom. What virtues will they inspire in you? Journey into a myriad...

Hamilton Wright Mabie was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer. He received a law degree from Columbia in 1869. Mabie used his lectures and writings to instill a love of good reading in the American public. The Table of Contents includes I PERSEUS. Adapted from...

Heroes Every Child Should Know by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a timeless collection of biographical sketches that introduces young readers to some of history's most influential and inspiring figures. This book is a treasure trove of heroic tales, each carefully...

Discover the inspiring stories of remarkable individuals in "Heroes Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie. This collection presents compelling biographies of historical figures renowned for their courage, character, and unwavering commitment to morality. Explore...

Discover the inspiring stories of remarkable individuals in "Heroes Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie. This collection presents compelling biographies of historical figures renowned for their courage, character, and unwavering commitment to morality. Explore...

If there had been no real heroes there would have been created imaginary ones, for men cannot live without them. The hero is just as necessary as the farmer, the sailor, the carpenter and the doctor; society could not get on without him. There have been a great many different...


This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...









