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General William Palmer - (Now You Know) by Joyce B Lohse (Paperback) - 1 of 1

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

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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: 1008778859
UPC: 9780865410923
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-0101
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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