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Real Life Comics #46 (1948)

Pines · 1948 · 53 pages

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Contains 11 stories
Battle Mountain
1 pp · non-fiction; western-frontier

A wagon train traveling the Oregon Trail in 1843 finds itself under attack near Massacre Rocks when Indian warriors descend on the group—forcing the travelers into a desperate fight for survival on a steep mountainside. After a fierce battle, the wagon master and his son emerge victorious, and they decide to name the location after the harrowing conflict that nearly claimed their lives. This is the folk tale behind how Battle Mountain, Oregon earned its storied name.

Like Father, Like Son!
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Douglas Fairbanks Sr.Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

This four-page biography celebrates the parallel careers of Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Douglas Fairbanks Jr., two generations of swashbuckling performers who found their way from stage to Hollywood stardom. Douglas Fairbanks Sr. rose from a businessman's life to become a theatre sensation and then a film pioneer, thrilling audiences with acrobatic charm, while his son watched from the sidelines and wondered if he too had the calling. Both men discovered their talents suited them for adventure on screen, and both proved willing to answer duty's call beyond the pictures when the moment demanded it.

Riders of the Plains: The Pony Express!
4 pp · non-fiction; western-frontier

A young rider takes the oath to join the legendary mail service and sets out from Missouri in 1860, facing blizzards, hostile territory, and stampeding buffalo on his desperate race to deliver the mail across the frontier to California. Through treacherous terrain and relentless danger, he pushes himself and his mounts to the limit, determined to prove that neither nature nor peril can stop the Pony Express from reaching its destination. This is the true story of the daring couriers who blazed a trail across the American West in one of history's most thrilling chapters.

One of the Finest
6 pp · non-fiction
Harold Moore

Detective Lieutenant Harold Moore's two-decade career on the New York City police force began when he was just nine years old, stopping a burglar on his own initiative—and it never really slowed down. From his appointment to the force in 1923 through his relentless pursuit of dangerous criminals like the ruthless Fats McCarthy, Moore's unwavering courage and quick thinking earned him respect, scars, and the highest honors the department could bestow. This is the true story of a man who dedicated his life to the war against crime, one dangerous collar at a time.

Soldier Girl
3 pp · non-fiction; war
Deborah Simpson
Fighting Actor
5 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Canada Lee

Canada Lee began as a violinist in New York before pursuing his dreams in the boxing ring, where he became a celebrated professional fighter with over 175 bouts to his name. When eye trouble forced his retirement from boxing, the former champion discovered an unexpected calling in theatre, launching a theatrical career that saw him perform in everything from WPA productions like "Brother Mose" to Broadway hits and Hollywood films. A man driven by the same fighting spirit that made him a champion boxer, Canada Lee proved that true grit and passion could carry him to the top of two entirely different worlds.

Unsung Heroes: The Story of the Volunteer Firemen
5 pp · non-fiction

In this non-fiction account by Charles S. Strong, we follow the real-life story of volunteer firefighters—ordinary citizens from all walks of life who drop everything when the alarm sounds to protect their communities. From a musician and butcher to a mail carrier and bus driver, these unpaid heroes transform into a coordinated, professional force, training rigorously and competing annually to hone their craft. The story traces the evolution of volunteer fire companies from Benjamin Franklin's 1750 organization to modern departments serving towns and rural areas across the nation, revealing the dedication, sacrifice, and true American spirit that drive these unsung protectors.

The Underground Stradivarius
2 pp · non-fiction

In 1948, violin expert Luthier Rosenthal reveals the remarkable history of a pristine Stradivarius—one of the world's only unchanged instruments from 1715—to a visitor in his New York shop. The violin's journey mirrors the turbulence of its owners' lives, from an Austrian collector's desperate attempts to protect his treasures through Nazi invasion, to its daring smuggle to safety through underground channels. Now, after surviving looting and tyranny, this exquisite instrument waits to sing once more.

Roger Williams: Father of Rhode Island
6 pp · non-fiction; biography
Roger Williams

Roger Williams, a young scholar in 17th-century London, becomes secretary to the great jurist Sir Edward Coke and absorbs bold ideas about law and conscience—but when his principles clash with the tyrannical Bishop Laud, he's forced to flee to the New World. Banished from Massachusetts for his refusal to conform, Williams finds refuge among Native American allies who grant him land, where he builds Providence and establishes a haven for religious freedom and fair dealing with indigenous peoples. This is the story of how one man's unwavering conviction became the foundation of Rhode Island and a beacon for liberty of conscience in colonial America.

William Sydney Porter 'O'Henry'
6 pp · non-fiction; biography
William Sydney Porter [O. Henry]

William Sydney Porter lived a life as colorful as the stories he'd write—from pharmacy apprentice to rancher to bank teller, each chapter fueling his imagination until a personal crisis forced him to flee and reinvent himself. Imprisoned for a crime he claimed he didn't commit, Porter adopted the pen name O. Henry and discovered in his prison years and later explorations of New York City the wellspring of human drama that would make him famous. His gift was seeing the hidden depths of ordinary people—the forgotten, the struggling, the hopeful—and transforming their moments into unforgettable tales that captured the spirit of a city and its millions.

Humorous History
1 pp · non-fiction; military

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