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American Men of Action

by Burton Egbert STEVENSON (1872 - 1962)

Chapter 1 A Talk about Biography

In this book, Burton Egbert Stevenson writes a brief biography of some of the most noteworthy men in American history. He begins at the very beginning of the history of America with Christopher Columbus and proceeds forward with the story of people who made America what it is today by their respective vocations. It is interesting to note that the vast majority of the subjects started in poverty and excelled financially and in stature.He makes something that could be very dull, a very readable and enjoyable book. (Summary by William Tomcho)

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Listen next episodes of American Men of Action:
Chapter 4 Lincoln and His Successors Part 2 , Chapter 4 Lincoln and His Successors Part 3 , Chapter 2 The Beginners Part 1 , Chapter 2 The Beginners Part 2 , Chapter 2 The Beginners Part 3 , Chapter 3 Washington to Lincoln Part 1 , Chapter 3 Washington to Lincoln Part 2 , Chapter 3 Washington to Lincoln Part 3 , Chapter 4 Lincoln and His Successors Part 1 , Chapter 5 Statesman Part 2 , Chapter 5 Statesman Part 3 , Chapter 5 Statesmen Part 1 , Chapter 6 Pioneers Part 1 , Chapter 6 Pioneers Part 2 , Chapter 6 Pioneers Part 3 , Chapter 7 Great Soldiers Part 1 , Chapter 7 Great Soldiers Part 2 , Chapter 7 Great Soldiers Part 3 , Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 1 , Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 2 , Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 3 , Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 4