Books in Spirit of America, Our People series

A brief account of the exploratory expedition led by Lewis and Clark across the little known territory from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century.

Briefly describes the life and accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright, aviation pioneers.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of Florence Nightingale, founder of the Nightingale School of Nursing.

A biography of the man responsible for mass producing the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.

Briefly introduces the life and accomplishments of American social reformer Susan B. Anthony.

A biography of the inventor who changed the world in which he lived with such revolutionary inventions as the phonograph, electric lighting, and motion pictures.

Briefly describes the life of First Lady Dolley Madison, including her accomplishments and her impact on American history.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of social reformer and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jane Addams.

A biography of the teacher and inventor best known for his work with the deaf and his invention of the telephone.

Discusses the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a commercial success.

Relates the history of the Connecticut colony, from a discussion of its original Native American inhabitants, the Algonquians, to its statehood in 1788.

Relates the history of the South Carolina colony, from a discussion of its original Native American inhabitants to its statehood in 1788.