Leonard Everett Fisher

Whaling Boy is a novel by Peter Freuchen that tells the story of a young Inuit boy named Miyak, who lives in a small village in Greenland. Miyak is fascinated by the whaling expeditions that take place each year and dreams of one day joining the crew of a whaling ship. When a whaling captain comes to his village looking for new crew members, Miyak seizes the opportunity and sets off on a dangerous journey across the Arctic seas. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including treacherous weather, hungry polar bears, and rival whaling crews. But with courage and determination, Miyak proves himself as a skilled whaler and earns the respect of his fellow crew members. Whaling Boy is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the traditional way of life of the Inuit people. Per List Of Denmark Proves His Worth As A Whaler In Spite Of The Obstacles And Hardships. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""A Horse Named Justin Morgan"" by Harold W. Felton is a biographical account of the life of a famous American horse. Justin Morgan was a small, sturdy horse who lived in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Despite his small size, he possessed incredible strength and endurance, and was known for his ability to outpace larger horses in races and other competitions. The book traces Justin Morgan's life from his birth in Massachusetts to his eventual ownership by a man named Joel Goss. Goss recognized the horse's potential and began to breed him, producing a line of horses known as the Morgan breed. The book explores the history of this breed, as well as Justin Morgan's impact on the world of horse racing and breeding. Throughout the book, Felton weaves in interesting anecdotes and stories about Justin Morgan and the people who owned and admired him. He also provides a detailed look at the world of horse racing and breeding in the early days of America. Overall, ""A Horse Named Justin Morgan"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in horses, history, or American culture. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Nikola Tesla: Giant of Electricity"" is a biography written by Helen B. Walters that tells the story of the famous inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla. The book covers Tesla's life from his childhood in Serbia to his immigration to the United States and his groundbreaking work in the field of electricity. The author explores Tesla's innovative ideas and inventions, including the alternating current (AC) motor and his experiments with wireless communication. The book also delves into Tesla's personal life, including his eccentricities and his struggles to gain recognition for his work. With engaging prose and detailed research, ""Nikola Tesla: Giant of Electricity"" offers a fascinating look into the life and legacy of one of history's most brilliant minds. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This 25th volume in the acclaimed Vision Books series of saints' lives for youth 9-15 years old is the story of the saintly Fr. Damien, who in 1872 went to the island of Molokai, where lepers had been exiled to live in miserable surroundings. Damien earned the trust of the lepers, and his appeals for help resonated throughout the world. He spent his life caring for all the needs of the outcast lepers, and even after Damien himself contracted leprosy he carried on working for his "fellow lepers" to the end. Illustrated

The Great Wall of China is Angela Fisher's brief history of the Great Wall. Angela FIsher's The Great Wall is an "awe-inspiring, impressive, black and gray illustrations set the tone for this history of the building of the Great Wall of China." (School Library Journal)