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An American Book of Golden Deeds
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781761830594
Publisher: Living Book Press
Published: Apr 1 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From the earliest days of exploration to the challenges of modern times, these true stories celebrate the men, women, and children whose courage helped shape a nation.
Told with warmth and clarity, An American Book of Golden Deeds gathers unforgettable accounts of service, sacrifice, and steadfast purpose. Readers meet heroes known and unknown-Pocahontas offering protection, Molly Pitcher braving the battlefield, Clara Barton tending the wounded, Booker T. Washington rising through perseverance, Sergeant York acting with humility and conviction. Through simple choices made with great courage, each life reveals the enduring strength of character that marks America's best moments.
Whether facing danger, defending others, or labouring quietly for the good of their communities, these individuals show that heroism often begins in the heart. Inspiring and uplifting, this collection invites young readers to honour the past and consider how they, too, might live with purpose.
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