Examines the history of slavery, discussing the slave trade, the establishment of the slavery system and its role in the economy of the American South, and abolition and emancipation. Includes a time line, glossary, and resources for further research.
Offers a brief introduction to the life and times of John Paul Jones, discussing how he became one of the best known mariners of all time and his role in the American Revolution.
Describes the life of the silversmith who made the historic ride to announce the coming of British troops to Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
In 1781 twelve-year-old Elizabeth Zane, great-great-aunt of novelist Zane Grey, leaves Philadelphia to return to her brothers' homestead near Fort Henry in what is now West Virginia, where she plays an important role in the final battle of the American Revolution.
Narrative of events leading up to and through the Revolutionary War, focusing on the people involved on both sides of the conflict, with essays highlighting specific aspects of the era and biographical notes on the post-war activities of selected individuals.
A priceless, handcrafted rifle, carried throughout the American Revolution, is passed down through the years until it fires on the fateful Christmas Eve of 1994.
Presents an examination of the daily life of the people living in the colonies at the time of the American Revolutionary War, from 1775-1783, and includes information on the civilians, Patriots, Native Americans, British Loyalists, and women.
Brothers William and Charles Crogan have taken different sides in the American Revolution, with Will siding with the Minutemen and Charles remaining loyal to the Crown, but when they meet on the battlefield, they will have to decide if loyalty to family is more important than politics.
