Publisher's Synopsis
Workmen and Heroes: Great Men and Famous Women V5 is a book written by Charles F. Horne. This book is the fifth volume in a series that explores the lives and achievements of notable individuals throughout history. In this volume, Horne focuses on the lives of workmen and heroes, including both men and women who have made significant contributions to society through their work or acts of bravery.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different individual. The first section explores the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, a renowned artist, inventor, and scientist. The second section examines the life of John F. Kennedy, a former President of the United States who is remembered for his leadership during the civil rights movement and the Cold War.Other sections of the book focus on individuals such as Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in the field of nursing; Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb; and Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The book also includes profiles of lesser-known individuals who have made important contributions to society, such as the African-American inventor Garrett Morgan and the labor organizer Mother Jones.Overall, Workmen and Heroes: Great Men and Famous Women V5 is a comprehensive and engaging look at the lives of individuals who have made a significant impact on the world. Horne's writing is clear and accessible, making this book a great choice for anyone interested in history or biography.1894. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766145107. Volume 5 of 8. Workmen and Heroes. These volumes are a series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than two hundred of the most prominent personages in history. Found in each volume are sketches by notable authors, each penning a short sketch of the persons who made history interesting. Each volume is handsomely illustrated with photogravures, wood engravings and typogravures by artists famous in their own right.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.
