Armed with Courage by May McNeer

Vivid, sympathetic biographies of seven men and women with great physical and spiritual courage. Florence Nightingale, Father Damien, George Washington Carver, Jane Addams, Wilford Granville, Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Schweitzer.

The gallant struggles of these great crusaders against poverty, ignorance, disease and prejudice are skillfully portrayed. The stories of their achievements present the vision of what service to humanity means. 

The sensitive text and dramatic illustrations do more than tell of deeds accomplished. They capture the self-sacrifice and determination that in each case made the difference between victory and defeat. 

A book to be read and reread by those who love adventure and the challenge of high courage.

Armed with Courage is the happily combined work of a distinguished husband and wife team, Lynd Ward (1905 - 1985) and May McNeer Ward (1902 - 1994). May Ward wrote extensively for what she called “medium age” children, chiefly on historical subjects. Lynd Ward, an expert in both woodcut and lithography, illustrated many beautiful limited editions, as well as trade editions of books for both adults and children. 

The advantages of the close collaboration between author and artist are strikingly apparent in the Ward’s collaboration, as they present stories and pictures that complement and enhance each other to perfection. 

 May McNeer Ward and Lynd Ward are survived by their daughter, Robin Ward Savage.