Heroes Every Child Should Know

by Hamilton Wright Mabie


Description:  Inspiring stories of heroes from various times and places relating their daring deeds, prompted by their high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are included from Greek mythology and David and Daniel from the Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the middle ages are St. George, King Arthur, Sir Galahad, Siegfried, Roland, Robin Hood, The Cid, and William Tell. Historical persons such as Alfred the Great, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robert the Bruce, and Robert E. Lee round out the collection.


Additional information:

Ages:  9-12
Length:  379 pages
Format:  Paperback, Ebook
Illustrations:  None
Year published:  2006
ISBN:  978-1-59915-097-0
Genres:  History, World History

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Table of Contents

1. Perseus
2. Hercules 
3. Daniel 
4. David 
5. St. George 
6. King Arthur 
7. Sir Galahad 
8. Siegfried 
9. Roland 
10. King Alfred 

11. The Cid
12. Robin Hood 
13. Richard the Lion-Hearted 
14. Saint Louis 
15. William Tell 
16. Robert Bruce 
17. George Washington 
18. Robert E. Lee 
19. Abraham Lincoln 
20. Father Damien

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