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William Penn, friend to all

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Sam Houston, hero of Texas

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A brief account of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.

Richard E. Byrd, adventurer to the poles

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A brief record of Richard Byrd's accomplishments, especially his exploration of the poles by air.

Jane Addams, pioneer of Hull House

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A biography of the pioneer in social work who founded the first settlement house in Chicago, campaigned for better social legislation, and won the Nobel Peace Prize.

John Muir, friend of nature

  • Clark, Margaret Goff
1974
A biography of the nineteenth-century naturalist, explorer, and writer who was influential in establishing our national park system.

Charles Lindbergh, hero pilot

  • Collins, David R
1978
A biography concentrating on the early years of the aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Francis Scott Key, poet and patriot

  • Patterson, Lillie
1963
A biography of the Washington lawyer and amateur verse writer who composed the words of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812.

John F. Kennedy: new frontiersman

  • Graves, Charles Parlin
1965
A brief biography of John Kennedy focusing on his childhood activities, his political career, and his family.

George Washington, father of freedom

  • Graff, Stewart
1964
A biography of our first President which tells of his heroic leadership in war and peace and of how he inspired his soldiers to win the American Revolution.

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