Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Cahokia records, 1778-1790 Cahokia records, 1778-1790 Cahokia (Ill.) This is a volume in the series “Collections of the Illinois State Historical Library”. It begins with a 150-page history of Cahokia by Professor Clarence Alvord, which provides some historical backgr… OL13788251W
The Rebellion of Jane Clarke The Rebellion of Jane Clarke Sally Gunning On the eve of the Revolutionary War, a young woman is caught between tradition and independence, family and conscience, loyalty and love, in this spellbinding novel from the author of *The Widow's Wa… OL15165932W
Black heroes of the American Revolution Black heroes of the American Revolution Burke Davis An account of the black soldiers, sailors, spies, scouts, guides, and wagoners who participated and sacrificed in the struggle for American independence. OL16007W
An overview of the American Revolution-through primary sources An overview of the American Revolution-through primary sources John Micklos "Provides a general overview of the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, major battles, important figures, and how the United States defeated Great Britain and formed a new nati… OL16607841W
A Gift of Two Silver Pistols A Gift of Two Silver Pistols Nan Coleman This story is inspired by the remarkable horseback ride through the woods at midnight, by a man named Jack Jouett to save the life of Thomas Jefferson during the Revolutionary War. The book begins w… OL16610312W
Kaskaskia records, 1778-1790 Kaskaskia records, 1778-1790 Clarence Walworth Alvord Like the book Cahokia Records, 1778-1790, this volume is from the series “Collections of the Illinois State Historical Library”. This book follows a different plan from that one, however. This has on… OL5269113W
The secret road The secret road Bruce Lancaster With fact and fiction mingled, it is an historical novel about the secret service during the American Revolution, telling the story of those who traveled the dangerous "secret road" to carry informat… OL5359127W
The soldier's memorial The soldier's memorial Joseph Foster Excellent reference for genealogy and research. I found my ancestor, Lieutenant Elijah Hall referenced several times through out this work. OL5427148W
Fortune's Bride (An Avon Romantic Treasure) Fortune's Bride (An Avon Romantic Treasure) Judith E. French In a time of revolution, a fiery young widow may have to compromise more than her politics… As British soldiers swarm her Maryland plantation, Caroline Steele must feign loyalty to the Crown to prot… OL552334W
Life and public services of Gen. Andrew Jackson Life and public services of Gen. Andrew Jackson Jenkins, John S. A biography written by John S. Jenkins and George Bancroft about Andrew Jackson's heroic and adventurous life as a brave soldier and as a dedicated president. OL75146W
Revolutionary War on Wednesday Revolutionary War on Wednesday Mary Pope Osborne,Sal Murdocca Using their magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the American Revolution and help General George Washington during his famous crossing of the Delaware River. OL81801W