Ten Boys From History is a book written by Kate Dickinson Sweetser that highlights the lives of ten famous historical figures who were all men. The book is divided into ten chapters, each one dedicated to a different individual. The men featured in the book come from various time periods and backgrounds, including explorers, inventors, writers, and political leaders.The book starts with the story of King Tutankhamun, the young pharaoh who ruled over Egypt during the 18th dynasty. It then moves on to the story of Marco Polo, ...
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Ten Boys From History is a book written by Kate Dickinson Sweetser that highlights the lives of ten famous historical figures who were all men. The book is divided into ten chapters, each one dedicated to a different individual. The men featured in the book come from various time periods and backgrounds, including explorers, inventors, writers, and political leaders.The book starts with the story of King Tutankhamun, the young pharaoh who ruled over Egypt during the 18th dynasty. It then moves on to the story of Marco Polo, the Italian explorer who traveled to China during the 13th century. Other notable figures include Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer who made groundbreaking discoveries about the universe, and Benjamin Franklin, the American statesman, and inventor who helped draft the U.S. Constitution.Each chapter provides a brief biography of the individual, highlighting their accomplishments, struggles, and impact on history. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to young readers. It is also illustrated with black and white drawings that help bring the stories to life.Overall, Ten Boys From History is a great introduction to some of the most influential men in history. It provides an inspiring look at their lives and encourages readers to learn more about the world around them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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