THE BUILDERS OF AMERICA (Lives of Great Americans from the Monroe Doctrine to the Civil War)
"How can one become acquainted with the histories of some of the famous men of the United States? A very good way is to read these books by Edwin Wildman, wherein the life stories of fifteen men who founded our country are told."—New York Post.
FAMOUS LEADERS OF CHARACTER (Lives of Great Americans from the Civil War to Today)
". . . Is a book that should be read by every boy in the whole country. . . ."—Atlanta Constitution.
FAMOUS LEADERS OF INDUSTRY.—First Series
"Are these stories interesting? Let a boy read them; and tell you."—Boston Transcript.
FAMOUS LEADERS OF INDUSTRY.—Second Series
"These biographies drive home the truth that just as every soldier of Napoleon carried a marshal's baton in his knapsack, so every American youngster carries potential success under his hat."—New York World.
By Charles Lee Lewis
Professor, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis
FAMOUS AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICERS