Four Great Americans, James Baldwin
Four Great Americans, James Baldwin
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Four Great Americans
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln

Author: James Baldwin

Narrator: Jim Hodges

Unabridged: 4 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/03/2018

Synopsis

Bring history back to life through this historically accurate and edifying program read by Jim Hodges.An engaging introduction to four of the greatest Americans: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln. Their lives are set forth in a simple manner, yet with many interesting details. A glimpse is given of the trials and successes which combined to mold their character and afford such stirring examples for the youth of today. The stories are patriotic in every line, and inspire the listener to the best of thoughts and deeds. Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children’s stories from yesterday’s classics. Learn from our nation’s founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories.

About James Baldwin

James Baldwin (1841–1925) was a pioneer of primary education. He worked as a teacher for many years and eventually as an administrator. He also served as editor-in-chief of the American Book Company, which specialized in educational texts.

About Jim Hodges

Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Parmida R. A. on May 15, 2022

Enjoyable, easy-to-read, and insightful story of four great Americans who built America a better place: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln. Recommended for parents who wish to bring their children real Americans or merely understand how important figures shaped......more

Goodreads review by Beverlee on June 10, 2019

I wanted to learn about Daniel Webster and read this book written in 1897 for school children that included George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln. It was the history of my school days, heroic figures who were all good and pure. Good for an introduction to Webster for me. The writ......more

Goodreads review by Dayla on December 02, 2020

Okay, about half way through I realized that the author was not our James Baldwin (1924 - 1987), the American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist. This James Baldwin (1841-1925) was an American editor and author. Largely self-educated, he began teaching at the age of 24. In addition t......more

Goodreads review by Billy on December 07, 2016

I read this book because it was written by James Baldwin. This book was written by a different James Baldwin and it was completed in the 19th Century. It is a bit of Americana worth reading to children. I question its accuracy.......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on August 08, 2020

I read this book, and it was a very interesting read.......more

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