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  • From Farm House to the White House: The Life of George Washington, His Boyhood, Youth, Manhood Public and Private Life and Services

    by William M. Thayer ...
    More than two hundred years ago, when America was chiefly inhabited by Indians two brothers, in England, John and Lawrence Washington, resolved to remove hither. As they were not poor, doomed to eke out a miserable existence from a reluctant soil, it is supposed that politics was the immediate cause of their removal. It was during the reign of Cromwell, and he made it hot for his enemies. In 1655 ... Read more

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  • The Printer Boy; or How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark: An Example for Youth

    by William M. Thayer ...
    This book is designed to illustrate the familiar maxim, that "the boy is father to the man." The early life of Franklin is sketched from his childhood to the time he was established in business, thus showing what he was in boyhood and youth; and the achievements of his manhood are summed up in a closing chapter, to substantiate the truth of the above proverb. The author believes that the lives of ... Read more

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  • George Washington, a biography

    by William Roscoe Thayer ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Washington is seen as a symbol of the United States and republicanism in practice. His devotion to civic virtue made him an exemplary figure among early American politicians. Washington died in 1799, and in his funeral oration, Henry Lee said that of all Americans, he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Washington has been ... Read more

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  • Theodore Roosevelt: an Intimate Biography

    by William Roscoe Thayer ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 January 6, 1919), also known as T.R., and to the public (but never to friends and intimates) as Teddy, was the 26th President of the United States. A leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Party, he was a Governor of New York and a professional historian, naturalist, explorer, hunter, author, and soldier. He is most ... Read more

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  • Franklin's Autobiography plus 3 Biographies of Him

    by Benjamin Franklin, John T. Morse, William M. Thayer ...
    This file includes: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Franklin by John T. Morse, Benjamin Franklin by Paul Elmer More, and From Boyhood to Manhood: the Life of Benjamin Franklin by William M. Thayer. According to Wikipedia: "Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, ... Read more

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  • Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography

    by William Roscoe Thayer ...
    Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography by William Roscoe Thayer offers a comprehensive and personal portrait of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Drawing from extensive research and personal correspondence, Thayer provides insights into Roosevelt's character, beliefs, and the events that shaped his life. The biography covers Roosevelt’s upbringing in a wealthy New ... Read more

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  • Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography

    by William Roscoe Thayer ...
    Nothing better illustrates the elasticity of American democratic life than the fact that within a span of forty years Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were Presidents of the United States. Two men more unlike in origin, in training, and in opportunity, could hardly be found. Lincoln came from an incompetent Kentuckian father, a pioneer without the pioneer's spirit of enterprise and push; he ... Read more

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  • Throne-Makers

    by William Roscoe Thayer ...
    Throne-Makers by William Roscoe Thayer is a historical examination of the intricate political machinations behind the elevation of prominent leaders in American politics, focusing particularly on the era surrounding Theodore Roosevelt and his contemporaries. Thayer explores the concept of "throne-making," which refers to the behind-the-scenes efforts by influential individuals and groups to ... Read more

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  • Throne-Makers

    by William Roscoe Thayer ...
    One by one the nations of the world come to their own, have free play for their faculties, express themselves, and eventually pass onward into silence. Our age has beheld the elevation of Prussia. Well may we ask, “What has been her message? What the path by which she climbed into preëminence?” That she would reach the summit, the work of Frederick the Great in the last century, and of Stein at ... Read more

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  • From Farm House to the White House

    by William Makepeace Thayer ...
    From Farm House to the White House by William Makepeace Thayer is a biographical account that chronicles the life of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his humble beginnings and remarkable rise to the highest office in the nation. Thayer illustrates Lincoln's early life on a poor farm in Kentucky, detailing the struggles and hardships he faced, including his family's poverty and the loss ... Read more

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  • From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin

    by William Makepeace Thayer ...
    "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin" by William Makepeace Thayer is a captivating biography that chronicles the early life and formative years of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers. Thayer presents Franklin not just as a statesman and inventor, but as a young boy with dreams, struggles, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. The narrative is rich with anecdotes that ... Read more

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  • From Boyhood to Manhood Life of Benjamin Franklin

    by William Makepeace Thayer ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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