Heroes of To-Day by Mary Rosetta Parkman
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"Heroes of To-Day" by Mary Rosetta Parkman is a collection of biographical sketches written in the early 20th century. The book celebrates contemporary heroes from various walks of life, including naturalists like John Muir, doctors such as Wilfred Grenfell, and explorers like Captain Scott. It aims to inspire readers by highlighting the remarkable contributions made by these individuals who serve humanity and advance knowledge in their respective fields. At the start of
the collection, the author reflects on a conversation with children who questioned the existence of modern heroes compared to legendary figures from the past. To counter their doubts, Parkman introduces a series of modern heroes who embody the qualities of courage, endurance, and dedication in their pursuits. The opening chapter focuses on John Muir, illustrating his adventurous spirit as a boy in Scotland and his eventual journey to America, where he becomes a passionate advocate for nature and conservation. Through his exploration of the wilderness, Muir's love for the natural world is unveiled, setting the tone for the stories of other characters that will follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parkman, Mary Rosetta, 1875-1941 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17025610 |
| Title | Heroes of To-Day |
| Contents | The Laird of Skyland: John Muir -- The Seer of Woodchuck Lodge: John Burroughs -- The deep-sea doctor: Wilfred Grenfell -- The captain of his soul: Captain Scott -- A modern viking: Jacob Riis -- A pioneer of the open: Edward L. Trudeau -- "The prophet-engineer": George Washington Goethals -- A shepherd of "the Great Country": Bishop Rowe -- A hero of flight: Samuel Pierpont Langley -- A poet-soldier: Rupert Brooke -- A citizen of the world: Herbert C. Hoover. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47988 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47988-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 597 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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