Some Forgotten Heroes

This book is a collection of essays on lesser-known figures from American and European history. It includes profiles of such diverse individuals as the Irish revolutionary Robert Emmet, the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky, and the American explorer Robert Peary. The author provides detailed biographical information as well as insights into the cultural and historical context of each individual.
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