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"The life of missionary Elisabeth Elliot, who began working among
the Auca Indians in South America after her husband's death.
Returning to the United States after many years as a missionary,
Elliot became widely known as a Christian author and
speaker"--Provided by publisher.
This popular series chronicles the exciting, challenging, and
deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust
in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and
glory. Entire families will treasure each outstanding biography for
years to come.
"Christian Heroes: Then & Now have set a new standard of
quality in Christian biography. These thrilling true adventures are
the best-written biographies for ages 10 and up! Martyred in
Ecuador in 1956, missionary Jim Elliot lived by his words, "He is
no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"
(1927-1956).
A biography of the twentieth-century English missionary doctor who started hospitals, fishermen's cooperatives, schools, and an orphanage in the poor fishing communities of Newfoundland and Labrador.
A biography of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania and a Quaker advocate for justice and religious tolerance in Great Britain and the American colonies.
A story of Florence's mission to the Kanakas in Australia and the
Solomon Islands.
Families will love going beyond the beloved bestselling Little
House books to discover the whole adventure-filled life of Laura
Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957). Content as a farmer's wife in Missouri,
one day at age sixty-one Laura put pen to paper and began to write
down some of the stories from her youth. She had no idea when she
started whether anyone would even want to read her stories. They
did--and she became the famous author of the quintessential
American saga known and loved by generations of American families:
Little House on the Prairie.
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Charles Mulli (Paperback)
Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
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R361
R309
Discovery Miles 3 090
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Growing up in Greene County, Tennessee, Davy Crockett's education
came from the toil of hard labor. Working as a farm hand and wagon
driver, he learned about the people and the land of the West -- and
he was captivated. The untamed wilderness, the sound of wild
animals, and the roar of the river would be his destiny.
One of America's best-known folk heroes, Crockett served as a
frontiersman, a scout, a soldier, and a politician in the U.S.
Congress. He died defending the Alamo, a steadfast citizen and
heroic leader to the very end.
"Each true story in this series by outstanding authors Janet and
Geoff Benge is loved by adults and children alike. More Christian
Heroes: Then & Now biographies and unit study curriculum guides
are coming soon. Fifty-five books are planned, and thousands of
families have started their collections! Horrified by the poverty
and human misery in industrial England, General William Booth and
his Salvation Army brought the gospel and life-changing social
services to the outcasts of society (1829-1912).
"Children and adults alike love the popular Christian Heroes: Then
& Now series. Now Christian Heroes authors Janet and Geoff
Benge tell the stories of Heroes of History with the same engaging
narrative style and historical depth! This new series brings the
shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of
fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.
Legendary American frontiersman Daniel Boone (1734-1820) blazed the
famous Wilderness Road and is still revered for his courage and
determination.
Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie
"Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945).
"Each true story in this series by outstanding authors Janet and
Geoff Benge is loved by adults and children alike. More Christian
Heroes: Then & Now biographies and unit study curriculum guides
are coming soon. Fifty-five books are planned, and thousands of
families have started their collections! World War II veteran Betty
Greene's desire to use airplanes to help spread the gospel was
realized when she helped found the Mission Aviation Fellowship
(MAF) (1920-1997).
"Children and adults alike love the popular Christian Heroes: Then
& Now series. Now Christian Heroes authors Janet and Geoff
Benge tell the stories of Heroes of History with the same engaging
narrative style and historical depth! This new series brings the
shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of
fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. Known
during the Civil War as the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara
Barton went on to identify thousands of missing soldiers and to
organize the American National Red Cross (1821-1912).
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