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Who needs tall tales, legends, and myths when the turmoil and tribulation that resulted in the birth of the United States is chock-full of inspiring deeds and triumphs? In this volume, noted historian and statesman Henry Cabot Lodge compiles a collection of tales from different points in American history with the help of none other than President Theodore Roosevelt. A great source of bedtime stories for kids interested in American history.

This book is an illustrated version of the original Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt. “To understand Washington at all we must first strip off all the myths which have gathered about him. We must cast aside into the dust-heaps all the wretched inventions of the cherry-tree variety, which were fastened upon him nearly seventy years after his birth. We must look at him as he looked at life and the facts about him, without any illusion or deception, and no man in history can better stand such a scrutiny. Born of a distinguished family in the days when the American colonies were still ruled by an aristocracy, Washington started with all that good birth and tradition could give. Beyond this, however, he had little. His family was poor, his mother was left early a widow, and he was forced after a very limited education to go out into the world to fight for himself He had strong within him the adventurous spirit of his race. He became a surveyor, and in the pursuit of this profession plunged into the wilderness, where he soon grew to be an expert hunter and backwoodsman.”

It is crucial for all Americans, and especially for the American youth, to remember and honor the men who have given their lives in war and peace to the service of their fellow-countrymen, and to keep in mind the feats of daring and personal prowess done in time past by some of the many champions of the nation in the various crises of her history. Thrift, industry, obedience to law, and intellectual cultivation are essential qualities in the makeup of any successful nation; but no nation can be really great unless it possesses also the heroic virtues which are as needful in time of peace as in time of war, and as important in civil as in military life.Contents: George WashingtonDaniel Boone and the Founding of KentuckyGeorge Rogers Clark and the Conquest of the NorthwestThe Battle of TrentonBenningtonKing's MountainThe Storming of Stony PointGouverneur MorrisThe Burning of the "Philadelphia"The Cruise of the "Wasp"The "General Armstrong" PrivateerThe Battle of New OrleansJohn Quincy Adams and the Right of PetitionFrancis Parkman"Remember the Alamo"Hampton RoadsThe Flag-bearerThe Death of Stonewall JacksonThe Charge at GettysburgGeneral Grant and the Vicksburg CampaignRobert Gould ShawCharles Russell LowellSheridan at Cedar CreekLieutenant Cushing and the Ram "Albemarle"Farragut at Mobile BayAbraham Lincoln

This eBook edition of "Hero Tales From American History" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.It is crucial for all Americans, and especially for the American youth, to remember and honor the men who have given their lives in war and peace to the service of their fellow-countrymen, and to keep in mind the feats of daring and personal prowess done in time past by some of the many champions of the nation in the various crises of her history. Thrift, industry, obedience to law, and intellectual cultivation are essential qualities in the makeup of any successful nation; but no nation can be really great unless it possesses also the heroic virtues which are as needful in time of peace as in time of war, and as important in civil as in military life.Contents: George WashingtonDaniel Boone and the Founding of KentuckyGeorge Rogers Clark and the Conquest of the NorthwestThe Battle of TrentonBenningtonKing's MountainThe Storming of Stony PointGouverneur MorrisThe Burning of the "Philadelphia"The Cruise of the "Wasp"The "General Armstrong" PrivateerThe Battle of New OrleansJohn Quincy Adams and the Right of PetitionFrancis Parkman"Remember the Alamo"Hampton RoadsThe Flag-bearerThe Death of Stonewall JacksonThe Charge at GettysburgGeneral Grant and the Vicksburg CampaignRobert Gould ShawCharles Russell LowellSheridan at Cedar CreekLieutenant Cushing and the Ram "Albemarle"Farragut at Mobile BayAbraham Lincoln

• Two books by Theordore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge are in this Kindle eBook: Hero Tales From American History & a biography of George Washington (Volumes I & II) Hero Tales From American History(1895)This is a lively book outlining heroes from America's past - from Washington to Daniel Boone and Lincoln - who devoted their lives to freedom and liberty. Readers say the books is equally entertaining for younger readers and adults interested in history.George Washington (Volumes I & II, 1889) The remarkable story of former President George Washington (1732-1799), one of America's founding fathers and field commander of the Continental army. He served as the first US President from 1789 to 1797 and presided over the convention that drafted the United States Constitution. He was known as the "father of his country" during his lifetime. After crossing the Delaware River, he defeated the British in two battles (Trenton and Princeton), retook New Jersey, and restored momentum to the Patriot cause. After victory had been finalized in 1783, Washington resigned as commander-in-chief rather than seize power. About the Authors:THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858–1919) was a statesman, author, explorer, soldier and reformer who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He led the Republican Party and was a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century.HENRY CABOT LODGE (1850-1924) taught at Harvard, practiced law, and held local office for short periods of time. He later became a U.S. Representative and served in the U.S. Senate for thirty-one years. Early in his career he edited the North American Review, and briefly edited the International Review. His writings include biographies of his great-grandfather George Cabot, Alexander Hamilton, and Daniel Webster and a nine-volume edition of Hamilton’s works

Twenty-six stories of great Americans told by Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge. "Hero Tales from American History" from Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States.Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., also known as T.R., and to the public (but never to friends and intimates) as Teddy, was the twenty-sixth President of the United States, and a leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Movement. He became the youngest President in United States history at the age of 42. He served in many roles including Governor of New York, historian, naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier. Roosevelt is most famous for his personality: his energy, his vast range of interests and achievements, his model of masculinity, and his "cowboy" persona.Roosevelt was mostly home schooled by tutors and his parents. Biographer H. W. Brands argues that "The most obvious drawback to the home schooling Roosevelt received was uneven coverage of the various areas of human knowledge." He was solid in geography (as a result of self study during travels), and bright in history, biology, French, and German; however, he struggled in mathematics and the classical languages. He entered Harvard College on September 27, 1876; his father told him "Take care of your morals first, your health next, and finally your studies".

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, Diversion Books is publishing seminal works of the era: stories told by the men and women who led, who fought, and who lived in an America that had come apart at the seams. Two of America’s finest statesman, a man who would become the first Senate Majority Leader and a man who would become President, present tales that illustrate the bravery, the perseverance, and the dangers that went into building a great nation. This entertaining volume captures America at its most rough-and-tumble, with stories to enthrall both young and old.

It is a good thing for all Americans; and it is an especially good thing for young Americans; to remember the men who have given their lives in war and peace to the service of their fellow-countrymen; and to keep in mind the feats of daring and personal prowess done in time past by some of the many champions of the nation in the various crises of her history. Thrift; industry; obedience to law; and intellectual cultivation are essential qualities in the makeup of any successful people; but no people can be really great unless they possess also the heroic virtues which are as needful in time of peace as in time of war; and as important in civil as in military life. As a civilized people we desire peace; but the only peace worth having is obtained by instant readiness to fight when wronged—not by unwillingness or inability to fight at all. Intelligent foresight in preparation and known capacity to stand well in battle are the surest safeguards against war. America will cease to be a great nation whenever her young men cease to possess energy; daring; and endurance; as well as the wish and the power to fight the nation's foes. No citizen of a free state should wrong any man; but it is not enough merely to refrain from infringing on the rights of others; he must also be able and willing to stand up for his own rights and those of his country against all comers; and he must be ready at any time to do his full share in resisting either malice domestic or foreign levy.

Americans are losing hope in the future. Patriotism is at an all-time low while partisanship is at an all-time high. But we have the remedy! Tolle Lege Press is pleased to release this rare American treasure back into print after 117 years! In Hero Tales of American History, one of our most legendary Presidents & Congressmen retell the stories and glories of America's greatest heroes. This is a book for the whole family. Read it to your children because they will NOT hear these stories in the government schools.Written by Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, this special edition has been re-typeset and features rare historical images from the prestigious collection of The American Vision.History should not be a dry and boring rehearsal of places, dates, and events. This book—originally published in 1895—was designed to revive the venerable Christian tradition of charting the topography of the past. It was meant to bring the tales of forgotten American heroes back to the fore of the American story. Comprised of true tales, to be sure, the authors wrote them to read like valiant fables and not like vapid facts.Henry Cabot Lodge met Theodore Roosevelt when the two young men first came to Washington D.C. at the advent of their public service careers. Lodge was an accomplished first-term congressman representing Massachusetts. Roosevelt was a newly appointed Federal Civil Service Commissioner, already having gained national attention as an irrepressible reformer in the notorious snarl of New York politics. The two became fast friends.Both were deeply devout and scrupulously moral, then as now, rather rare traits in Washington. And both men eventually were to go on to have stellar careers and leave indelible marks on American history.Just a few years after they met, they co-wrote this collection of historical profiles and vignettes. It was their favorite project, and it remained so throughout their lives. Reading it today reveals much about the strength that both men drew from their relationship. Ted, the firstborn of Roosevelt’s brood, asserts: “This book not only provides portraits of a fistful of American heroes, it portrays the way a collaborative friendship can shape the destiny of a nation.”

To you we owe the suggestion of writing this book. Its purpose, as you know better than any one else, is to tell in simple fashion the story of some Americans who showed that they knew how to live and how to die; who proved their truth by their endeavor; and who joined to the stern and manly qualities which are essential to the well-being of a masterful race the virtues of gentleness, of patriotism, and of lofty adherence to an ideal.

Americans are losing hope in the future. Patriotism is at an all-time low while partisanship is at an all-time high. But we have the remedy! White Hall Press is pleased to release this rare American treasure back into print after 117 years! In Hero Tales of American History, one of our most legendary Presidents & Congressmen retell the stories and glories of America's greatest heroes. This is a book for the whole family. Read it to your children because they will NOT hear these stories in the government schools. Written by Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, this special edition has been re-typeset and features rare historical images from the prestigious collection of The American Vision. History should not be a dry and boring rehearsal of places, dates, and events. This book -- originally published in 1895 -- was designed to revive the venerable Christian tradition of charting the topography of the past. It was meant to bring the tales of forgotten American heroes back to the fore of the American story. Comprised of true tales, to be sure, the authors wrote them to read like valiant fables and not like vapid facts. Henry Cabot Lodge met Theodore Roosevelt when the two young men first came to Washington D.C. at the advent of their public service careers. Lodge was an accomplished first-term congressman representing Massachusetts. Roosevelt was a newly appointed Federal Civil Service Commissioner, already having gained national attention as an irrepressible reformer in the notorious snarl of New York politics. The two became fast friends. Both were deeply devout and scrupulously moral, then as now, rather rare traits in Washington. And both men eventually were to go on to have stellar careers and leave indelible marks on American history. Just a few years after they met, they co-wrote this collection of historical profiles and vignettes. It was their favorite project, and it remained so throughout their lives. Reading it today reveals much about the strength that both men drew from their relationship. Ted, the firstborn of Roosevelt's brood, asserts: "[This] book not only provides portraits of a fistful of American heroes, it portrays the way a collaborative friendship can shape the destiny of a nation."