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In every country there have been certain men and women whose busy lives have made the world better or wiser. The names of such are heard so often that every child should know a few facts about them. It is hoped the very short stories told here may make boys and girls eager to learn more about these famous people. (from the Forward of the text)

Child's Book of American Biography, The by Mary Stoyell Stimpson LibriVox

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In every country there have been certain men and women whose busy lives have made the world better or wiser. The names of such are heard so often that every child should know a few facts about them. It is hoped the very short stories told here may make boys and girls eager to learn more about these famous people. (from the Forward of the text)

    01 - Forward and George Washington

    01 - Forward and George Washington

    • 9 min
    02 - William Penn

    02 - William Penn

    • 8 min
    03 - John Paul Jones

    03 - John Paul Jones

    • 11 min
    04 - John Singleton Copley

    04 - John Singleton Copley

    • 9 min
    05 - Benjamin Franklin

    05 - Benjamin Franklin

    • 11 min
    06 - Louis Agassiz

    06 - Louis Agassiz

    • 9 min

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