statesmen

A biography of Colin Powell, who became chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as the first Afrian American to serve as Secretary of State.

Relates how one delegate to the Second Continental Congress battled bad weather and physical disabilities to arrive in Philadelphia in 1776, in time for the historic vote that led to independence.

A biography of the noted statesman and inventor, featuring excerpts from his letters, pamphlets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography.

Follows the life of the accomplished American who achieved greatness as a writer, scientist, inventor, and statesman.

Examines the life of John Hancock, discussing his childhood in Massachusetts, work as a businessman and governor, and role in the Revolutionary War.

Text and illustrations present the life of French general Lafayette, who helped the Americans win the Revolutionary War and then fought for France's poor; also includes a chronology, a Revolutionary War time line, a glossary, and a further reading list.

A biography of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, discussing his early life; his careers as soldier, planter, and politician; his role in the Civil War; and his experiences after the conflict. Includes a glossary and chronology.

A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Chronicles the life and work of Benjamin Franklin. Recounts Franklin's accomplishments and influences: inventing the lightening rod, exploring the Gulf Stream, making the first electric battery, and guiding the American colonies to independence and nationhood.

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 coinage system and in the planning of the Erie Canal.