19th century

Tells the life story of nineteenth-century author Louisa May Alcott, describing the New England childhood with her three sisters that she immortalized in "Little Women," her development as a writer, and her years of sacrifice for her family.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Frederick Douglass, including his childhood, life as a slave, escape to freedom, founding of a newspaper, public speaking, and public service.

Details the life and achievements of abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe whose book, Uncle Tom's Cabin, is said to have started the Civil War.

Tells the life story of American lawman Wyatt Earp, covering his childhood in Illinois, the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, the "vendetta ride," and his legacy, and includes a time line, glossary, and further reading list.

A brief biography of the author and college professor whose travels across the United States inspired her to write the poem which became the song "America the Beautiful.".

Traces the life of the gentle English poet, with an emphasis on the value of love in her experiences.

Presents the life of Louisa May Alcott, who was able through the success of her writings to achieve one thing that was very important to her--to be able to take care of all her family.

Describes the performing career of the elephant Old Bet, whose traveling exhibition under the management of Hackaliah Bailey in the early nineteenth century gave rise to the tradition of the American circus.

Depicts happenings in countries around the world on Christmas Eve, 1822, while Clement Clarke Moore gives to his family the first reading ever of his poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas.".

Describes the wild and lawless frontier West of the 1800s, including vigilantes, range wars, stagecoach holdups, and train robberies.