Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln

by James Baldwin

Overview

James Baldwin was one of the most prolific authors of school books for children at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. Though written for young readers, the stories of Washington, Franklin, Webster, and Lincoln appeal to many adult readers too. Each of these men made invaluable contributions to the early formative years of the formation of United States of America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791029909818
Publisher:	FV éditions
Publication date:	08/25/2020
Edition description:	Large Type
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.47(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

James Baldwin (1924-1987) was a celebrated African-American novelist, essayist, poet, and social critic. He spent much of his career abroad, which allowed him to gather perspective on the racial, sexual, and social tensions inherent in American society. He is best known for his novel Go Tell it On a Mountain, and his book of essays Notes of a Native Son.

Date of Birth:

August 2, 1924

Date of Death:

December 1, 1987

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

St. Paul de Vence, France

Education:

DeWitt Clinton High School, New York City