Heroes Every Child Should Know

Heroes Every Child Should Know is a collection of stories compiled by Hamilton Wright Mabie, featuring legendary heroes and heroines from various cultures and time periods. The book includes tales of bravery, selflessness, and perseverance that are meant to inspire and educate children. Some of the heroes featured in the book include Beowulf, King Arthur, Joan of Arc, and Abraham Lincoln. The stories are written in a simple yet engaging style, making them accessible to young readers. The book aims to instill moral values and a sense of history in children, while also entertaining them with exciting tales of adventure and heroism. Overall, Heroes Every Child Should Know is a timeless classic that continues to captivate and inspire generations of young readers.But George answered not. Rather he put spurs to his horse and, calling upon his Lord, rushed towards the monster, and, after a terrible and prolonged combat, pinned the mighty hulk to the earth with his lance. Then he called to the maiden to bring him her girdle. With this he bound the dragon fast, and gave the end of the girdle into her hand, and the subdued monster crawled after them like a dog.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.