Books And Reading In The Lives Of Notable Americans

Author : John McCrossan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313007357
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Books and Reading in the Lives of Notable Americans written by John McCrossan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-03-30 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books and reading have contributed to the success of generations of Americans, many of whom have had distinguished careers and have left their mark on history. While the accomplishments of these notable Americans are well known, their adventures with books and reading are less familiar. Some have struggled to gain access to books, while others were fortunate enough to be exposed to literature at an early age. This reference surveys the role books and reading have played in the lives of notable Americans from colonial times to the present. Included are alphabetically arranged entries for 50 notable Americans from a range of historical periods, professions, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. Many are featured prominently in school and college texts, while others are a significant part of popular culture. Such diverse figures as Benjamin Franklin, Helen Keller, Willa Cather, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mark Twain, Oprah Winfrey, and Ronald Reagan are covered. Each entry includes a discussion of books and reading in the person's life, a chronology, and a brief bibliography.

Author : James Parton
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Famous Americans of Recent Times written by James Parton and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Famous Americans of Recent Times" by James Parton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Helen Ainslie Smith
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020021916
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book One Hundred Famous Americans written by Helen Ainslie Smith and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging collection of biographical sketches offers readers a glimpse into the lives of 100 notable Americans, from founding fathers to scientific pioneers to literary giants. Ideal for young readers or anyone interested in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Connie Roop
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tales of Famous Americans written by Connie Roop and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A perfect introduction to some of the people who built, changed, and challenged our nation. Tales of famous Americans is sure to delight young readers"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Orison Swett Marden
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1528788362
Total Pages : 718 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Little Visits with Great Americans - OR, Success, Ideals, and How to Attain Them - Volumes 1 - 3 written by Orison Swett Marden and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains all three volumes of, “Little Visits with Great Americans” is a 1905 motivational book by Orison Swett Marden (1848–1924). It looks at the power of the individual with reference to notable people from American history ranging from statesmen and industrial leader to musicians and writers, looking at how they attained success in an attempt to motivate and inspire readers. Dr. Orison Swett Marden was an American author of inspirational books. He wrote primarily on the subject of being successful and founded “SUCCESS” magazine in 1897. Marden's books deal with attaining a fruitful and well-rounded life, with many of his ideas being based on the New Thought movement. Contents include: “Inspirational Talks with Famous Americans”, “Invention”, “Manufacture”, “Commerce”, “Finance”, “Transportation”, “Labor”, “Public Life”, “Education and Literature”, “Art”, “Amusement”, “Philanthropy”, “Divinity”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Author : Donald H. Hunt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Libraries and Reading written by Donald H. Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Various
Publisher : Simon Spotlight
ISBN 13 : 9781442494404
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-Read Value Pack written by Various and published by Simon Spotlight. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging readers will love this Ready-to-Read value pack of six Ready-to-Read books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans and Stories of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans such as Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin. Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig Albert Einstein John Adams Speaks for Freedom George Washington’s First Victory Ben Franklin and His First Kite Thomas Jefferson and the Ghost Riders

Author : Barbara Sicherman
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 0807833088
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Well-read Lives written by Barbara Sicherman and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a compelling approach structured as theme and variations, the author offers insightful profiles of a number of accomplished women born in Americas Gilded Age who lost and found themselves in books, and worked out a new life purpose around them. Some wo

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN 13 : 9780344068225
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Men of Mark in America written by Anonymous and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Daniel Wolff
Publisher : Bloomsbury USA
ISBN 13 : 9781596912908
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Lincoln Learned to Read written by Daniel Wolff and published by Bloomsbury USA. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging, provocative history of American ideas, told through the educations (both in and out of school) of twelve great figures, from Benjamin Franklin to Elvis Presley. How Lincoln Learned to Read tells the American story from a fresh and unique perspective: how do we learn what we need to know? Beginning with Benjamin Franklin and ending with Elvis Presley, author Daniel Wolff creates a series of intimate, interlocking profiles of notable Americans that track the nation's developing notion of what it means to get a "good education." From the stubborn early feminism of Abigail Adams to the miracle of Helen Keller, from the savage childhood of Andrew Jackson to the academic ambitions of W.E.B. Du Bois, a single, fascinating narrative emerges. It connects the illiterate Sojourner Truth to the privileged Jack Kennedy, takes us from Paiute Indians scavenging on western deserts to the birth of Henry Ford's assembly line. And as the book traces the education we value – both in and outside the classroom – it becomes a history of key American ideas. In the end, How Lincoln Learned to Read delivers us to today's headlines. Standardized testing, achievement gaps, the very purpose of public education – all have their roots in this narrative. Whether you're a parent trying to make sure your child is prepared, a teacher trying to do the best possible job, or a student navigating the educational system, How Lincoln Learned to Read offers a challenge to consider what we need to know and how we learn it. Wide-ranging and meticulously researched, built mostly on primary sources, this is an American story that begins and ends with hope.