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Real Life Comics #37 (1946)

Pines · 1946 · 52 pages

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Contains 10 stories
Young Man from Minnesota Harold E. Stassen
7 pp · non-fiction; biography

Young Man from Minnesota traces the meteoric rise of Harold E. Stassen from farm boy to trailblazing District Attorney to the nation's youngest elected Governor, all while establishing himself as a skilled mediator between labor and capital. When the United States enters World War II, Stassen makes a bold personal choice that takes his service to an unexpected frontier. His ambition and determination reshape his home state—and position him for an even larger role on the national stage.

Strange, Isn't It?
1 pp · non-fiction; history

A collection of quirky historical and scientific oddities presented with humor and wonder—did you know Abraham Lincoln was playing baseball when he learned of his presidential nomination, or that fish never truly sleep? "Strange, Isn't It?" serves up a parade of surprising facts about American presidents, the natural world, and everyday curiosities that remind us how wonderfully weird reality can be.

New York the Empire State
6 pp · non-fiction; history

From Henry Hudson's 1609 voyage up the river that bears his name through the American Revolution, westward expansion, the Civil War, and into the modern industrial age, this illustrated history traces New York's transformation from a Dutch settlement to the nation's most populous and powerful state. Packed with pivotal moments—the Erie Canal, immigration waves, Niagara Falls harnessed for power, and the leadership of figures like Theodore Roosevelt and F.D.R.—the story celebrates how New York's diverse peoples and talents forged one of America's greatest achievements.

Francis Marion the Swamp Fox
6 pp · non-fiction; biography

Francis Marion earned his fearsome reputation as "the Swamp Fox" through unconventional tactics that terrified British forces during the American Revolution—raiding supply lines, ambushing patrols, and rallying discouraged colonial troops when conventional armies had failed. Starting as a soldier against the Cherokee in 1761, Marion adapted the enemy's own guerrilla methods to wage a relentless campaign that would ultimately help bring down Cornwallis and reshape how America fights for freedom. This 1946 account captures how a small, poorly equipped brigade became a nightmare for Britain's best soldiers, proving that courage and cunning can triumph against overwhelming odds.

The Story of the Motion Picture
5 pp · non-fiction
The Aga Khan
1 pp · non-fiction; biography

The Aga Khan marks his diamond jubilee—sixty years on the throne—with an extraordinary act of charity: weighing himself against diamonds and donating the resulting $2,000,000 to aid his farmers and fund schools for his subjects' children. This 1946 profile captures the pageantry and generosity of one of India's most powerful rulers, revealing both the spectacle of the ceremony and the genuine impact of his princely philanthropy.

Bing Crosby: Going My Way?
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Bing CrosbyEverett CrosbyPaul WhitemanAl RinkerBob HopeDennis CrosbyDorothy LamourMildred BaileyLindsay CrosbyGarry CrosbyPhillip CrosbyDixie CrosbyHarry Barris

America's beloved crooner Bing Crosby started as a shy kid in Tacoma who picked up his famous nickname in high school, then worked his way through pickle factories and lumberjack jobs before joining Al Rinker's band and eventually catching the ear of Paul Whiteman. This affectionate biography traces his rise from those early struggles through his marriage to Dixie Lee, his breakthrough in "The Big Broadcast of 1932," and his evolution into a multi-talented entertainer known for everything from serious singing to his famous comedic partnership with Bob Hope. Along the way, you'll meet the colorful characters who shaped his journey—from his supportive brother Everett to the family he built with his four sons.

Soap Box Derby
2 pp · non-fiction
Howard Pyle
4 pp · non-fiction; biography

This biographical account traces Howard Pyle's journey from a young boy in 1863 Delaware, sketching knights and pirates to bring history alive, through his early struggles in New York and eventual triumphal return home to Wilmington. There, he met his future wife Anne Poole and channeled his passion for adventure and American ideals into beloved illustrated books like *Robin Hood*, *King Arthur*, and *Men of Iron*, while inspiring the next generation of artists who studied at his studio. A portrait of an artist whose gifts for both writing and drawing transformed how children—and the world—experienced history and legend.

Chapter 2: Winning of the West
6 pp · non-fiction; history; western-frontier

As the young United States expanded westward, the Iron Horse raced across the continent on rails built by countless workers facing brutal conditions, fierce resistance, and relentless competition. From the visionary plans of Alexander Whitney and Josiah Perman through Congress's charter of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific, witness the brawn, courage, and ingenuity of men like Grenville Dodge, John Casement, and Charles Crocker as they drove spikes, battled obstacles both natural and human, and pushed toward a destiny that would span a nation. This is the story of how steel and determination conquered a continent and bound America together.

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