Heroes and Heroines

Heroes and Heroines: Junior Classics V4 is a collection of stories about famous and inspiring figures throughout history. Written by William Patten, this book is part of a series of classic literature aimed at a younger audience. The stories in this volume include tales of bravery, courage, and determination, featuring heroes and heroines from all over the world. Some of the notable figures included are Joan of Arc, George Washington, Florence Nightingale, and David Livingstone. Each story is beautifully illustrated and includes a brief introduction to the historical context of the character. This book is perfect for children who are interested in history, or for parents looking to introduce their children to some of the most inspiring figures in human history.1912. Volume 4 of 10. Heroes and Heroines. The purpose of The Junior Classics is to provide in ten volumes containing about five thousand pages, a classified collection of tales, stories and poems, both ancient and modern, suitable for children from six to sixteen years of age. This collection, carefully used by parents and teachers with due reference to individual tastes and needs, will make many children enjoy good literature. It will inspire them with a love of good reading, which is the best possible result of any elementary education. The Junior Classics constitute a set of books whose contents will delight children and at the same time satisfy the legitimate ethical requirements of those who have the children's best interests at heart. Beautifully illustrated.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.