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The start of the American Revolutionary War The start of the American Revolutionary War Allison Stark Draper Discusses the historic ride to announce the coming of British troops to Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. OL15042803W
Why not, Lafayette? Why not, Lafayette? Jean Fritz Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France. OL15841042W
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
True stories of the Revolutionary War True stories of the Revolutionary War Elizabeth Raum "In graphic novel format, tells the stories of six men and women who fought for their beliefs during the Revolutionary War"--Provided by publisher. OL16490450W
Secret Soldier Secret Soldier Katherine Thompson,Ann McGovern A brief biography of the woman who disguised herself as a man and joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. OL18178444W
Fallen Founder Fallen Founder Nancy Isenberg This definitive biography of the revolutionary era villain overturns every myth and image we have of him. The narrative of America's founding is filled with godlike geniuses—Franklin, Washington, Ada… OL1855113W
American Revolutionary War leaders American Revolutionary War leaders Bud Hannings "This massive biographical reference work covers both well-known and obscure figures from a variety of backgrounds including soldiers, politicians, plantation owners, farmers, and more. Information i… OL18709642W
Partisans and Redcoats Partisans and Redcoats Walter B. Edgar "In 1779, the British set in motion a war strategy designed to finally subdue the rebellious American colonies with a minimum of additional time, effort, and blood. Setting sail from New York harbor … OL1883274W
Band of giants Band of giants Jack Kelly Band of Giants brings to life the founders who fought for our independence in the Revolutionary War. Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin are known to all; men like Morgan, Greene, and Wayne are less famil… OL19984112W
Suspected of independence Suspected of independence McKean, David (Director of policy planning) The last signatory to the Declaration of Independence was one of the earliest to sign up for the Revolution: Thomas McKean lived a radical, boisterous, politically intriguing life and was one of the … OL20030681W
Of arms and artists Of arms and artists Paul J. Staiti A "chronicle of the American Revolution through the stories of the five great artists whose paintings animated the new American republic...Charles Willson Peale, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull,… OL20039617W
Leaders & generals of the American Revolution Leaders & generals of the American Revolution Hamilton, John Famous men and women of the American Revolution. OL21185595W
Founders Founders Ray Raphael We know them well: Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, Adams, and Madison -- an intimate coterie of daring, brilliant men widely credited with our nation's founding. But can this small group t… OL3910833W
The signers The signers Dennis B. Fradin,Michael McCurdy Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history. OL46859W
Gouverneur Morris Gouverneur Morris Samuel Willard Crompton,Samuel Etinde Crompton Describes the life of Gouverneur Morris, who edited the final version of the United States Constitution, served as minister to France, and was instrumental in the establishment of our national coinag… OL5734483W
Tories and patriots Tories and patriots Jeremy Thornton Describes the American revolution and gives brief biographical sketches of important leaders of the time. OL5951720W
Samuel Adams Samuel Adams Benjamin Irvin Examines the life of Samuel Adams, a hero of the American Revolution who is credited by some with having fired the first shot at Lexington Green, the "shot heard 'round the world." OL5952537W
Captains contentious Captains contentious Louis Arthur Norton In Captains Contentious, accomplished maritime historian Louis Arthur Norton observes that many of the captains of the Continental Navy were quite obstinate as compared to their British counterparts.… OL8798374W
Yankee Doodle And the Redcoats Yankee Doodle And the Redcoats Susan Provost Beller Using excerpts from diaries, letters, newspaper articles, and other primary sources, tells of the everyday lives of the soldiers who fought the Revolutionary War, for both the British and for the col… OL891878W
Between the lines Between the lines Harry M. Ward "The Revolutionary War was not a "polite" conflict between orderly troops and gentlemanly officers. Civilians on the home front suffered considerably. This account depicts the ugly side of the War fo… OL926867W
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