Our Young Folks' Plutarch by Rosalie Kaufman is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the lives of famous historical figures. The book presents biographies of important individuals such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Cleopatra in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. Kaufman's writing is informative and educational, providing a solid foundation for understanding the impact these figures had on history.

One of the highlights of the book is Kaufman's ability to bring these characters to life through vivid storytelling. Readers will feel as though they are right alongside these historical figures as they make their mark on the world. The book also includes illustrations that help to further bring these stories to life.

Overall, Our Young Folks' Plutarch is a valuable resource for young readers looking to learn more about the key figures of history. Kaufman's engaging writing style and informative content make this book a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the lives of important historical figures.

Book Description:
Plutarch's Lives is a series of fifty biographies of famous Greek and Roman men written around 100 AD. In Our Young Folks' Plutarch, Rosalie Kaufman has adapted these biographies for young readers. In the preface she writes, “The lives which we here present in a condensed simple form are prepared from those of Plutarch. Plutarch says, ‘It must be borne in mind that my design is not to write histories, but lives.’ This is why anecdotes, short sayings or a word or two of repartee are frequently recorded. For they furnish a better insight into the thoughts and character of a man than his most glorious exploit, famous siege, or bloody battle. So it is lives, and not a history, that we offer; this must be borne in mind when some of the most important events the world has ever known receive insufficient mention.”