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How Phidias Helped the Image-Maker, by Harraden -- The Fight at the Pass of Thermopyle, by Yonge -- The Bravery of Regulus, by Yonge -- The Rabbi Who Found the Diadem, by Isaacs -- How Livia Won the Brooch, by Harraden -- Julius Cesar Crossing the Rubicon, by Abbott -- Fearless Saint Genevieve, Patron Saint of Paris, by Yonge -- The Boy Viking--Olaf II of Norway, by Brooks -- The Boy-Heroes of Crecy and Poitiers, by Walden -- The Noble Burghers of Calais, by Yonge -- The Story of Joan of Arc, the Maid Who Saved France; How Joan the Maid Took Largess from the English; Death of Joan the Maid, by Anonymous -- How Catherine Douglas Tried to Save King James of Scotland, by Yonge -- The Brave Queen of Hungary, by Yonge -- The Story of Christopher Columbus for Little Children, by Harrison -- A Sea-Fight in the Time of Queen Bess, by Kingsley -- A Brave Scottish Chief, by Anonymous -- The Adventure of Grizel Cochrane, by Quiller-Couch -- The Sunken Treasure, by Hawthorne -- The Lost Exiles of Texas, by Oilman -- The Boy Conqueror--Charles XII of Sweden, by Brooks -- The True Story of a Kidnapped Boy as Told by Himself, by Williamson -- The Prisoner Who Would Not Stay in Prison, by Anonymous -- A White Boy Among the Indians, as Told by Himself, by Tanner -- Evangeline of Acadia, by Longfellow -- Jabez Rockwell's Powder-Horn, by Paine -- A Man Who Coveted Washington's Shoes, by Stockton -- A Famous Fight Between an English and a French Frigate, by Fitchett -- The Trick of an Indian Spy by Quiller-Couch -- The Man in the "Auger Hole", by Stockton -- The Remarkable Voyage of the Bounty, by Anonymous -- The Two Boy Hostages at the Siege of Seringapatam, by Anonymous -- The Man Who Spoiled Napoleon's "Destiny", by Fitchett -- A Fire-Fighter's Rescue from the Flames, by Quiller-Couch -- How Napoleon Rewarded His Men, by Marbot -- A Rescue from Shipwreck, by Quiller-Couch -- Rebecca the Drummer, by Barnard -- The Messenger, by Davis -- Humphry Davy and the Safety-Lamp, by Towle -- Kit Carson's Duel, by Hough -- The Story of Grace Darling, by Anonymous -- The Struggles of Charles Goodyear, by Towle -- Old Johnny Appleseed, by Harrison -- The Little Post-Boy, by Taylor -- How June Found Massa Linkum, by Phelps -- The Story of a Forest Fire, by Spears.
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| Summary |
"The Junior Classics, Volume 7: Stories of Courage and Heroism" by William Patten is a collection of inspirational tales compiled for young readers during the early 20th century. This volume features a variety of stories celebrating themes of bravery, valor, and heroism throughout history, drawing from both classical and more contemporary sources. Each narrative highlights a different character or event, showcasing the resilience and courage of individuals faced with daunting challenges. The opening of this collection presents a preface that sets the tone for the stories to follow. It emphasizes the genuine nature of these tales, stating they are true narratives arranged in chronological order to assist readers in recalling their historical context. Following the preface, the first story focuses on Phidias, the renowned Athenian sculptor, and his act of kindness towards a struggling image-maker and his daughter, Iris. Phidias empathizes with their plight, offering both assistance and companionship as he helps the ailing father return to work, demonstrating the importance of helping fellow artisans and the spirit of community. This beginning establishes a theme of selflessness and courage that resonates through the subsequent stories in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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