By David Bruce Smith.  Illustrations by Clarice Smith. ISBN 978-0-9859358-6-3. Copyright 2013.  Hardcover with 32 pages richly illustrated in graphite and watercolor.

“American Hero” tells the life story of Founding Father John Marshall, the Great Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall is portrayed as a good son, kind older brother, loving father and husband, and a good friend to many. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army, a successful lawyer, a congressman and Secretary of State before becoming Chief Justice.

For ages 5 – 10.