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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Chapter 1 A Talk about Biography Read by William Tomcho 21:38
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Chapter 2 The Beginners Part 1 Read by William Tomcho 25:11
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Chapter 2 The Beginners Part 2 Read by William Tomcho 22:03
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Chapter 2 The Beginners Part 3 Read by William Tomcho 24:43
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Chapter 3 Washington to Lincoln Part 1 Read by William Tomcho 21:07
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Chapter 3 Washington to Lincoln Part 2 Read by William Tomcho 26:43
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Chapter 3 Washington to Lincoln Part 3 Read by William Tomcho 27:24
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Chapter 4 Lincoln and His Successors Part 1 Read by William Tomcho 23:42
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Chapter 4 Lincoln and His Successors Part 2 Read by William Tomcho 15:27
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Chapter 4 Lincoln and His Successors Part 3 Read by William Tomcho 17:04
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Chapter 5 Statesmen Part 1 Read by William Tomcho 16:20
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Chapter 5 Statesman Part 2 Read by William Tomcho 23:45
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Chapter 5 Statesman Part 3 Read by William Tomcho 22:06
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Chapter 6 Pioneers Part 1 Read by William Tomcho 18:05
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Chapter 6 Pioneers Part 2 Read by William Tomcho 21:25
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Chapter 6 Pioneers Part 3 Read by William Tomcho 30:10
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Chapter 7 Great Soldiers Part 1 Read by William Tomcho 26:27
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Chapter 7 Great Soldiers Part 2 Read by William Tomcho 22:39
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Chapter 7 Great Soldiers Part 3 Read by William Tomcho 26:32
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Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 1 Read by William Tomcho 21:02
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Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 2 Read by William Tomcho 27:17
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Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 3 Read by William Tomcho 20:55
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Chapter 8 Great Sailors Part 4 Read by William Tomcho 20:58
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