American Boys' Life of William McKinley (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Biography of the 25th President of the United StatesBy Edward Stratemeyer
Length7h 11m
About this audiobook
American Boys' Life of William McKinley presents the twenty-fifth president as a model of civic virtue, patriotic duty, and steady moral advancement. Written for juvenile readers in the early twentieth century, the book follows McKinley from his Ohio boyhood and Civil War service to his congressional career, governorship, presidency, and assassination. Its style is clear, earnest, and instructional, blending biography with moral example in the tradition of patriotic youth literature. Edward Stratemeyer, later famous as the architect of the Stratemeyer Syndicate and creator of popular juvenile series such as The Rover Boys, Nancy Drew, and The Hardy Boys, had a keen understanding of young readers' appetite for adventure, aspiration, and heroes. His interest in national character and self-making likely shaped this accessible portrait of McKinley, whose life could be framed as disciplined, honorable, and distinctly American. This volume is recommended to readers interested in juvenile biography, presidential commemoration, and the cultural ideals of turn-of-the-century America. It offers not only a life of McKinley, but also a revealing glimpse into how young citizens were taught to admire leadership, sacrifice, and public service.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length7 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Rover Boys Series (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
21CHAPTER XVI
2Introduction
22CHAPTER XVII
3Synopsis
23CHAPTER XVIII
4Historical Context
24CHAPTER XIX
5PREFACE
25CHAPTER XX
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6CHAPTER I
26CHAPTER XXI
7CHAPTER II
27CHAPTER XXII
8CHAPTER III
28CHAPTER XXIII
9CHAPTER IV
29CHAPTER XXIV
10CHAPTER V
30CHAPTER XXV
11CHAPTER VI
31CHAPTER XXVI
12CHAPTER VII
32CHAPTER XXVII
13CHAPTER VIII
33CHAPTER XXVIII
14CHAPTER IX
34CHAPTER XXIX
15CHAPTER X
35CHAPTER XXX
16CHAPTER XI
36APPENDIX A WILLIAM McKINLEY'S LAST PUBLIC ADDRESS
17CHAPTER XII
37APPENDIX B CHRONOLOGY OF THE LIFE OF WILLIAM McKINLEY
18CHAPTER XIII
38Analysis
19CHAPTER XIV
39Reflection
20CHAPTER XV
40Memorable Quotes
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