"The author of this volume acceded the more readily to the desire of others, in preparing it, because it was for boys."--preface, page [iii].
"Young Americans history of modern heroes."--series title, second plate. "This volume is the first of a series for boys, entitled 'The young American's library of modern heroes.'"--note, page iv.
Reproduction of the original from the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida.