Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
John Muir John Muir Charles Parlin Graves Biography of an explorer, naturalist, writer, founder of the Sierra Club, and early proponent of wilderness preservation who was influential in establishing our national park system. OL2167419W
Marco Polo Marco Polo Charles Parlin Graves Examines the political forces and personal ambition that drove Marco Polo in his explorations. OL2167420W
Nellie Bly, reporter for the world Nellie Bly, reporter for the world Charles Parlin Graves A biography of one of the first women reporters, whose trip around the world in less than eighty days made her an international celebrity. OL2167424W
Robert E. Lee, hero of the South Robert E. Lee, hero of the South Charles Parlin Graves A biography of the general who commanded the confederate Army during the Civil War. OL2167428W
William Tecumseh Sherman; champion of the Union William Tecumseh Sherman; champion of the Union Charles Parlin Graves A biography of "Uncle Billy" Sherman whose conquering of Atlanta and Savannah broke the back of the Confederacy and heralded an end to the war. OL2167431W
John Smith John Smith Charles Parlin Graves A biography of the seaman and explorer who helped settle Jamestown and whose explorations of Virginia and New England helped pave the way for colonists. OL2167437W