People of destiny: a humanities series

A biography of the English statesman, historian, and soldier illustrated with photographs from his personal life and professional career.

Born in one of the worst slums in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong, became one of the foremost jazz musicians of all time. Recently he has become a goodwill ambassador, sharing with the world a music he helped to create.

A biography of the man whose service to his country included combat duty during World War I and terms as senator from Missouri, Vice-President, and thirty-third President of the United States.

A biography of the Sultan of Swat, who hit 714 home runs during his illustrious baseball career with the New York Yankees.

A biography of the controversial military leader remembered for his defense of the Philippines during World War II, administration of occupied Japan after the war, and leadership of United Nations troops in Korea until his recall by President Truman.

A biography of the aviator whose solo crossing of the Atlantic fired the imagination of the world and won the adulation of peoples everywhere.

A biography of the English statesman, historian, and soldier, illustrated with photographs from his personal life and professional career.

A biography of the man who became known as America's "national poet," stressing the rural emphasis of his poetry and his determination to succeed in spite of poverty and personal tragedy. Includes some of his poems.

A biography of the controversial military leader remembered for his defense of the Philippines during World War II, administration of occupied Japan after the war, and leadership of United Nations troops in Korea until his recall by President Truman.