The library of American lives and times

Presents a short biography of inventor, framer, and third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, and describes his life on the Virginia frontier, involvement in the Patriot cause including writing the Declaration of Independence, Louisiana Purchase, and more.

Surveys the life of John Adams, the oldest son of a modest Massachusetts farming family, who is best remembered for his contributions to the American Revolution and the early years of the United States, which he served as president from 1797 to 1801.

Examines the life and times of American patriot Betsy Ross, looking at her activities in the Revolutionary War era, and her association to the creation of the first American flag.

Surveys the life of Stephen Austin, an American pioneer, who later became one of the founders of Texas.

Examines the life and times of Sojourner Truth, born a slave around 1797, discussing her separation from her parents at the age of nine, her years as a slave, her early experiences as a free woman, and her work as an abolitionist and advocate of women's rights.

A biography of the former slave, Phillis Wheatley, who became known as a poet and social commentator.

Surveys the life of First Lady Dolley Madison, wife of the fourth president, who was renowned as a hostess, a lady of fashion, and a heroine of the War of 1812.

Explores the life and times of American patriot Ethan Allen--by some accounts a hero and by others a traitor--discussing his efforts, along with his brothers and the Green Mountain Boys, to keep the Hampshire Grants and Vermont independent.

Examines the life of Haym Salomon, a Polish immigrant to the United States who was instrumental in helping the Continental Congress meet the financial demands of the American Revolution, and who in 1782 became the official broker for the new country.