Twenty-one high interest true short stories that feature exciting personalities from America's past. Each personality made unique contributions to America, and their stories are recounted in exciting terms. Many are men or women unfamiliar to Americans today. Some are genuine heroes. Some are doctors, scientists, military figures, sports personalities, or pioneers in their fields. And, yes, some are unusual characters. Each story unfolds in ways certain to capture and hold the reader's interest from beginning to end.