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Real Life Comics #40 (1947)

Pines · 1947 · 52 pages

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ContinueReal Life Comics #41 →
Contains 9 stories
Trygve Lie World Watchman
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Trygve Lie
Fridtjof Nansen
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Fridtjof Nansen

Fridtjof Nansen leads a daring expedition in the Fram, a ship designed to withstand Arctic ice, as he attempts to reach the North Pole by riding the polar drift. Facing extreme cold, treacherous ice, and dwindling supplies, Nansen and his crew endure harrowing challenges while proving the strength of his innovative ship and bold scientific theories. Though they fall short of reaching the Pole, their journey becomes a landmark in polar exploration.

Railroads on Parade
6 pp · non-fiction; biography
Kate Shelley

In the summer of 1881, young Kate Shelley faces a raging storm and rising floodwaters that threaten the Honey Creek Bridge, the only crossing for the midnight train. Determined to prevent disaster, she braves a treacherous journey across the swollen Des Moines River on a collapsing trestle to warn the approaching train and save the stranded railroad workers. Her courage and quick thinking earn her national fame, cementing her legacy as a true railroad heroine.

New Orleans
6 pp · non-fiction; history

New Orleans, the "Crescent City," rises proudly at the mouth of the Mississippi, a place shaped by French, Spanish, and Creole heritage, where pirates like Jean and Pierre Lafitte once ruled the waters before turning to defend the city during the War of 1812. From its founding in 1718 by Jean Bienville to its vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations and struggles through war and flood, the city’s story is one of resilience, cultural fusion, and enduring spirit.

Bob Feller Speedball King
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Bob Feller
This Mechanical World the Story of the Radio
5 pp · non-fiction
Major Alexander P. de Seversky Prophet of Aviation
4 pp · non-fiction; aviation; biography
Alexander P. de Seversky

Major Alexander P. de Seversky, a Russian-born aviation pioneer, recounts his remarkable journey from a naval ace shot down in World War I to a leading American aeronautical engineer and advocate for air power. Through resilience—overcoming a lost leg and facing skepticism—he helped shape military aviation, from designing innovative aircraft to warning of aerial warfare’s central role long before it became reality. His vision, once dismissed, was proven correct as he became a respected voice in defense strategy and a celebrated figure in American aviation history.

Hans Christian Andersen
5 pp · non-fiction; biography

Hans Christian Andersen, a young man from Odense, struggles to find his place in the world after leaving home, facing rejection in theater and failure in early writing, yet finds solace and purpose in storytelling. Through perseverance and the support of a kind mentor, he gradually gains recognition, eventually becoming a beloved author whose fairy tales bring joy to children everywhere.

Then and Now
2 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Paavo NurmiLeslie MacMitchell

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