Golden Deeds by Anonymous
"Golden Deeds" by Anonymous is a collection of historical stories retold for children, likely written in the late 19th century. This book features tales of courage, sacrifice, and heroism, focusing on notable events and figures throughout history. Intended for younger audiences, it aims to impart moral lessons through engaging narratives about legendary individuals. The stories within "Golden Deeds" illustrate moments of bravery and integrity from various historical contexts. For instance, the tale
of Horatius, who heroically defends a bridge to protect Rome, captures the essence of valor. Similarly, William Tell's defiance against tyranny highlights the struggle for freedom. Other stories include Catherine Douglas’s self-sacrifice for her king, the loyalty of Damon and Pythias, and the artistic journey of the composer Handel. Each narrative is crafted to inspire young readers with the ideals of bravery, loyalty, and moral integrity, showcasing the timeless qualities that define true heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
Golden Deeds Stories from History |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | History -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25476 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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