People In History - Volume 4: Great People Of Modern (1957) Times

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Every age has its heroes who stir the imaginations and shape the lives of ordinary people. For the child in particular, tales of heroism and adventure, of high courage and achievement, are an important and essential part of his development, as well as his first introduction to history. The four books in this series tell the stories of great men and women in our country's history. In Book 4 is a representative selection from the host of great men and women of the last 250 years." This book was published in 1957, some of the information contained within is probably out of date. Drawings by J. C. B Knight, colour plates by Faith Jaques and Antony Lake Dust cover missing. Minor discolouration on the back cover. Slight smudge on the front cover. Individuals included in this book are: - Charles Edward Stuart - General James Wolfe - Captain Cook - Clive of India - James Watt - George Stephenson - Lord Nelson - Elizabeth Fry - David Livingstone - Florence Nightingale - Captain Scott - Lawr

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