"Historic Boyhoods" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a collection of stories that looks at the early lives of famous people from the past. The book tells about the childhoods of figures like Christopher Columbus, Michael Angelo, and George Washington, showing the events and dreams that helped them become important leaders. The story of Columbus begins with his life as a teen in Genoa, Italy, where his love for the sea led him to join a dangerous pirate voyage. Readers learn about his family interactions, thrilling adventures, and developing interest in distant lands, foreshadowing his future as a great explorer.

Historic Boyhoods
By Rupert Sargent Holland
Discover the childhood adventures and formative moments that transformed ordinary boys into history's most extraordinary figures.
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