A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D.

** "A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines" by Clayton Edwards is a compilation of biographies spanning millennia, spotlighting individuals renowned for their courage, strong principles, and the impact they had on the world. Covering a wide range of time periods and places, these stories celebrate the spirit of humanity. Opening the book is the legendary tale of the Indian prince Siddartha, who would become the Buddha. The story recounts his protected youth, the lengths his father went to in order to shield him from pain, and the life-altering shift that took place when Siddartha faced illness, old age, and mortality. His choice to seek enlightenment led him to cast aside his royal life and led him on a journey to find truth; a story that speaks to the enduring ideas of selfless service, spiritual change, and the human search for wisdom. **