Publisher Description
This recording presents a series of patriotic selections of unquestioned literary merit. The stories have been chosen with special regard to their effectiveness as avenues through which young people may experience the sentiments upon which love of native land depends. Featuring iconic American heroes such as Lincoln, Washington, and Davy Crockett, these selections will inspire an enthusiasm for the American spirit and a pronounced regard for the institutions and ideals sacred to all Americans.
The stories include:
“The Man without a Country” by Edward Everett Hale
“Washington” by Nina Moore Tiffany
“Davy Crockett, Defender of the Alamo” by Charles Fletcher Allen
“Lincoln: The Man of Sorrows” by Major Stephen Brice
“What a Boy Saw of the Civil War with Glimpses of General Lee” by Leighton Parks
“A Message to Garcia” by Elbert Hubbard
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“The story about Abraham Lincoln…demonstrates the qualities that made him one of our greatest presidents. It’s not a common tale; every American would enjoy it…Patrick Cullen measure his cadence to produce a compendium that is entertaining and instructive, without being overwhelming.”
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About various authors
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker and a washerwoman. As a young teenager, he became quite well known in Odense as a reciter of drama and as a singer. When he was fourteen, he set off for the capital, Copenhagen, determined to become a national success on the stage. He failed miserably, but made some influential friends in the capital who got him into school to remedy his lack of proper education. In 1829 his first book was published. After that, books came out at regular intervals. His stories began to be translated into English as early as 1846. Since then, numerous editions, and more recently Hollywood songs and Disney cartoons, have helped to ensure the continuing popularity of the stories in the English-speaking world.
About the Narrators
John Lescault, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.
John Lescault, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.