Presents a short biography of Mary Ludwig, also known as Molly Pitcher, and describes her bravery during the Revolutionary War when she took over her husband's cannon after he was wounded.
Provides information about Molly Pitcher, a young wife during the Revolutionary War who followed her husband William into battle and took his place firing the cannon at British troops during the Battle of Monmouth after he collapsed from heat exhaustion.
Presents the legend of Revolutionary War heroine Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, better known as Molly Pitcher, in graphic novel format, describing her bravery in the Battle of Monmouth.
Provides background information about the Revolutionary War, and discusses the heroism displayed by Pennsylvania wife Molly Pitcher who risked her life to follow her husband into battle and take his place at the cannon when he became too weak to continue.
Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Mary Hays, called Molly Pitcher for bringing fresh water to colonial troops during the Battle of Monmouth, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain.".
Examines the life and activities of Mary Ludwig, better known as Molly Pitcher, discussing her role in loading cannons for American troops during the Battle of Monmouth, and explaining how she got her nickname.
Tells the story of Molly Pitcher, a woman who accompanied her husband when he set off to join the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777, and who was given the rank of sergeant by General George Washington for her extraordinary acts of courage during the Battle of Monmouth.
