Originally published in 1951, this biography of the childhood years of America’s ninth president, William Henry Harrison, details the boyhood adventures and character of young Tippecanoe prior to his assumption of the highest office. The story opens with young Harrison’s rousing rescue of sister Sally from drowning when he was just seven, followed soon after by an account of Harrison’s quick thinking as he saved his uncle from bleeding to death following an accident. The famous battle at Tippecanoe is also reviewed, as are many more events and actions that young history buffs will enjoy.
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"...William Henry Harrison is a very readable and welcome addition to every child's history book collection." -- the boox review
"...a welcome, very highly recommended addition to school and community biography collections for children..." -- Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch
"...will appeal to many upper elementary school students during their study of the country's history. Recommended." -- Library Talk
"Patria Press has successfully reintroduced America's past with this fine series for children." -- Tina Velgos, The Review Zone
"Reveals how storytelling can turn dusty historical figures into friends and heroes." -- Today's Librarian
"...a welcome, very highly recommended addition to school and community biography collections for children..." -- Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch
"...will appeal to many upper elementary school students during their study of the country's history. Recommended." -- Library Talk
"Patria Press has successfully reintroduced America's past with this fine series for children." -- Tina Velgos, The Review Zone
"Reveals how storytelling can turn dusty historical figures into friends and heroes." -- Today's Librarian
About the Author
Howard S. Peckham was a founder and early editor of American Heritage magazine. He was the author of numerous historical works, including Pontiac: Young Ottawa Leader and Nathanael Greene: Independent Boy. Cathy Morrison is the illustrator of Ignacio's Chair and the Young Patriots series. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Picturebookartists.org. She lives in Denver, Colorado.
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This review is from: William Henry Harrison: Young Tippecanoe (Young Patriots Series, Vol. 2) (Hardcover)
William Henry Harrison, second book in the Young Patriots Series, doesn't disappoint, but makes an excellent read, and both entertains and educates. The illustratins are simply wonderful and truly enhance the story. Geared to the 8 to 12 year old, it's a must on every family bookshelf!
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A welcome, highly recommended biography for kids.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: William Henry Harrison: Young Tippecanoe (Young Patriots Series, Vol. 2) (Hardcover)
William Henry Harrison holds the distinction of being the United States President who delivered the longest inaugural address and served the shortest time (30 days) before he also became the first president to die in office. William Henry Harrison: Young Tippecanoe is a superb biography for young readers ages 8 to 12, written by the late Howard Peckham, and originally published in 1951. Featuring the childhood adventures of our ninth president (including the thrilling rescue of his sister from drowning when he was only seven, and the courageous capture of a British soldier just one year later when he was eight, William Henry Harrison is a welcome, very highly recommended addition to school and community biography collections for children and part of the Patria Press newly designed "Young Patriots" series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Good book,
By Maria "mommy critique" (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) - See all my reviews
This review is from: William Henry Harrison: Young Tippecanoe (Young Patriots Series, Vol. 2) (Hardcover)
Used for a President book report. Child age 7. We read it together. It held his attention and showed Presidents were once children. Good book; however, difficult words at times. Needed my help on most pages. Still would recommend this book.
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