They Too Influenced a Nation's History: The unique contributions of 105 lesser-known Americans - Softcover

Resnick, Abraham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595284345 ISBN 13: 9780595284344

Verlag: iUniverse, 2003

Inhaltsangabe

The United States, ever since its inception, has recognized innumerable Americans, be they native-born or newly arrived immigrants, for their unique contributions to their nation's history and heritage. Many have been bestowed with honors. Many are legends, their memories forever cherished. Yet, there are so many other important American contributors that tend to be lesser-known or sometimes overlooked when examining the events of the country's past.This book accounts for 105 mini-biographies, each highlighting the life of a lesser-known contributor, their achievements, influences and impacts on America's development. A picture of many faces, from many places, from many walks of life.

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Reseña del editor

The United States, ever since its inception, has recognized innumerable Americans, be they native-born or newly arrived immigrants, for their unique contributions to their nation’s history and heritage. Many have been bestowed with honors. Many are legends, their memories forever cherished. Yet, there are so many other important American contributors that tend to be lesser-known or sometimes overlooked when examining the events of the country’s past.

This book accounts for 105 mini-biographies, each highlighting the life of a lesser-known contributor, their achievements, influences and impacts on America’s development. A picture of many faces, from many places, from many walks of life.

Biografía del autor

Abraham Resnick is a noted award-winning author specializing in geography and history subjects. His titles include books about countries of the world, maps, weather, money, American holidays and the Holocaust.Dr. Resnick enlisted in the armed forces during World War II and served as a weatherman in the United States Army Air Corps.

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• Verlag: iUniverse
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0595284345
• ISBN 13: 9780595284344
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 182
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