Banvard's Folly

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Focusing on the enduring impact of influential figures, the book explores how their ideas and achievements have shaped history. It highlights the importance of having champions who recognize and celebrate these individuals, drawing parallels with renowned works like Kennedy's Profiles in Courage and Vasari's Lives of the Artists. By examining the lives of those who have left a significant mark, it emphasizes the significance of legacy and recognition in the historical narrative.