| Editor |
Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942 |
| Title |
Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7
A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)
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| Summary |
"Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7" edited by Charles F. Horne is a collection of biographical sketches written in the late 19th century. This volume includes profiles on over 200 prominent historical figures ranging from poets to philosophers, highlighting their contributions and significance. The work aims to illuminate the lives and achievements of notable individuals in a way that is engaging and accessible. The opening of the work provides background on the compilation and context of its creation. It outlines that each biography is crafted to present a vivid perspective of the subject's life and impact on history. The text introduces various prominent figures featured in the volume, indicating that their stories will explore not only their accomplishments but also the cultural and political landscapes they inhabited. The reader is led to anticipate a rich tapestry of historical insight into the lives of these significant characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28997 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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