We can read the facts about our forefathers in any history text, but this book gives insight into the personalities and families that helped shape the men and women who built our great nation. It’s a great addition for anyone who would like to hear the stories of our great heroes from a more personal slant.

First published in 1898, this single volume is packed with seldom-heard incidents from the lives of 22 great American role models. It depicts their natures and habits as young people, and relates scores of incidents of their childhood days, trials and difficulties, and how they came to be great and famous. Every boy or girl who reads this inspiring volume will want to get out and do something significant in the world. Enjoy the real-life stories of those seen at the bottom of this page (scroll down to bottom left):