Child's History of Our Naval Heroes

"Don't Give Up the Ship!"

With this cry, Captain James Lawrence of the U.S.S. Chesapeake breathed his last and fell dead to the deck of his warship—a hero in the service of the country he loved. His dying wish served as a rallying cry for an entire nation in the grips of war. More importantly, his words and valiant sacrifice inspired future generations of boys and girls to persevere in the face of adversity.

Once upon a time, every American school child knew the story of Captain Lawrence. Today, his story is yet another casualty in a long list of bold deeds which have been forgotten by a nation that has abandoned the rich legacy of its past. This book has been republished to rectify that problem.

Josephine Pollard's A Child's History of Our Naval Heroes, Book 4, tells the inspiring story of the men who defended our nation on the high seas. From the War Between the States to the Spanish American War, she relates the many now-forgotten stories of how the United States Navy helped to establish our nation as a world leader, secure our boundaries, and ensure peace along our lakes and vast territorial waters. A Child's History of Our Naval Heroes is chock-full of action- packed accounts of hair-breadth escapes, thrilling wrecks, deep-sea battles, and inconceivable hardships borne by brave men who challenged the ice fields of the North Atlantic.

As with other one-syllable word books in the Josephine Pollard collection, A Child's History of Our Naval Heroes communicates historical truths in an easy-to-read manner which is understandable to the young student. The beautiful illustrations and inspiring accounts make this book a special collector's edition to add to your library.

—from the book