- Description
Description
A celebration of American courage and tenacity, this sumptuous visual history details the stories of more than 125 of our nation's most gutsy and resolute citizens - those who overcame extraordinary odds through faith, will, and guts, from George Washington and Helen Keller to Jim Lovell, Jackie Robinson and many more, both famous and lesser known. Each chapter will open with a feature on John Wayne, highlighting a specific trait of grit, then examine dozens of other American legends who exhibited that same attribute in awe-inspiring fashion. A fun, fascinating book celebrating American optimism, patriotism and good old-fashioned bootstrap determination.
The book is illustrated throughout with archival photos of each subject, providing an invaluable look into their fascinating lives.Author: Editor The Official John Wayne Magazine
Publisher: Media Lab Books
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.40w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781948174572
ISBN10: 194817457X
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
About the Author
The Editors of The Official John Wayne Magazine publish the only authorized periodical devoted to the life and legend of Duke Wayne, with a circulation of more than 150,000 copies worldwide. Their other books include the bestselling John Wayne: Made in America, The Official John Wayne Handy Book for Men, The John Wayne Code and Everything I Need to Know I Learned from John Wayne, among others.
