In this insightful study, Charles William Eliot explores the lives and legacies of four great American leaders: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Drawing on primary sources and his own extensive knowledge of American history, Eliot provides a fascinating portrait of each leader and their impact on the nation. With clear and engaging prose, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in American history and culture.

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