[Gutenberg 61153] • Footprints of Famous Men: Designed as Incitements to Intellectual Industry

Originally published in the early 1900s, this book gives brief, but excellently detailed, accounts of the lives of some of histories greatest men. Beginning with their births and their childhood, through to their death, this is a valuable read for those who are interested but unfamiliar with the history of these men. The accounts are accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Birket Foster. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents include: Men of Action - Washington, Burke, Necker, Pitt, Lord Erskine, Lord Collingwood, Lord Teignmouth. Men of Letters - Dean Milner, David Hume, Southey, Moore. Artists - Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Francis Chantrey, Sir Christopher Wren. Men of science - Dr. William Hunter, Black, Brindley, Watt, Adam Smith.