Donovan, Frank Robert

Traces the history and philosophy of the Mayflower compact, the document which had a great effect on Pilgrim life and introduced the idea of democracy into United States government.

Follows the three major phases of Franklin's life--the young man in colonial Boston; the patriot involved in the fight for independence; the statesman during the Constitutional struggles.

An account of the Scandinavians of 800-1100 B. C. who raided and plundered, then settled Europe and who discovered Greenland.

Story of the building of the ships and the battles fought by them, including an account of "the famous battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on March 9, 1862"--Foreword.

An examination of the forces that motivated the Emancipation Proclamation and an attempt to dispel many of the misconceptions about this document.

The author describes the forces that led to the writing of the Declaration of independence, tells why Jefferson was chosen to write the document, and compares the various drafts. He analyzes the contents and sources, gives sketches of the signers, and presents an account of the Declaration's reception in the country and the world.