The library of American lives and times

Examines the life of Wild Bill Hickok, discussing his childhood on the frontier, his participation in the Civil War, his work as a lawman, and the activities that earned him the reputation as a fearless gunfighter.

Examines the life and times of American patriot John Paul Jones, and discusses his role as a Navy captain during the Revolutionary War.

Examines the life and times of American patriot Nathan Hale, looking at his activities on behalf of the U.S. during the Revolutionary War that earned him an honored place in history.

A color-illustrated look at the life of Paul Revere, describing his childhood in Boston, his career as a silversmith, his midnight ride, and his years as a businessman after the Revolutionary War.

A biography of the nineteenth-century author whose anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" helped intensify the disagreement between North and South.