Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln by James Baldwin

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Author Baldwin, James, 1841-1925
Title Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln
A Book for Young Americans
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Summary "Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln" by James Baldwin is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and achievements of four significant figures in American history: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing their contributions to the nation’s founding and development. The opening of the book begins with a detailed narrative about George Washington’s childhood, outlining the context of his early life in Virginia and the conditions of the time. Baldwin describes the thirteen colonies, Washington’s family background, and his formative experiences that shaped him into the leader he would later become. The narrative highlights Washington’s aspirations as a young boy, his education, and the influences that guided him through his youth, creating an engaging foundation for understanding his eventual pivotal role in American history. The focus on Washington serves as a prelude to the exploration of the other great Americans in the book, setting the tone for a blend of personal and national history that is both informative and inspiring. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Subject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Subject Washington, George, 1732-1799
Subject Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
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EBook-No. 11174
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 20, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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