Dear Reader:
The Childhood of Famous Americans series, sixty-five years old in 1997,
chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an
accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and
experiences that influenced the person's development. History is fleshed
out with fictionalized details, and conversations have been added to
make the stories come alive to today's reader, but every reasonable
effort has been made to make the stories consistent with the events,
ethics, and character of their subjects.
These books reaffirm the importance of our American heritage. We hope
you learn to love the heroes and heroines who helped shape this great
country. And by doing so, we hope you also develop a lasting love for
the nation that gave them the opportunity to make their dreams come
true. It will do the same for you.
Happy Reading!
The Editors