General William Palmer - (Now You Know) by Joyce B Lohse (Paperback)

Name: General William Palmer - (Now You Know) by Joyce B Lohse (Paperback)
Brand: Filter Press
SKU: 1007424542
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William Palmer's railroad career was interrupted by the Civil War in which he was taken prisoner, rose to the rank of brigadier general at the age of 29, and received the Medal of Honor.After the war, Palmer moved west, helping to build the Kansas Pacific Railroad and later founding the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.Palmer was the founder of the new city of Colorado Springs, in 1871.
7-12 Years
8.5" x 5.5" Paperback
114 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Series Name: Now You Know

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William Palmer's railroad career was interrupted by the Civil War. He was taken prisoner, rose to the rank of brigadier general, and received the Medal of Honor. In Colorado he founded the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.

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William Palmer's railroad career was interrupted by the Civil War in which he was taken prisoner, rose to the rank of brigadier general at the age of 29, and received the Medal of Honor.

After the war, Palmer moved west, helping to build the Kansas Pacific Railroad and later founding the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.

Palmer was the founder of the new city of Colorado Springs, in 1871. He was recognized for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in support of education.

Joyce B. Lohse brings the story of General William Palmer to the Filter Press Now You Know Bio series.

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"I thank Joyce Lohse for her sterling work as an interpreter of our history." - Donald McGilchrist, The Navagators

Winner of Colorado Authors League Top Hand Award in YA/Children Nonfiction category.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)

Weight: .31 Pounds

Suggested Age: 7-12 Years

Number of Pages: 114

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography

Series Title: Now You Know

Publisher: Filter Press

Theme: Historical

Format: Paperback

Author: Joyce B Lohse

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 2009

TCIN: 1007424542

UPC: 9780865410923

Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-4675

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.31 pounds

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