Price Hossell, Karen

A biography of Ethan Allen, the Revolutionary War hero who led the Green Mountain Boys, a militia group he and his brothers formed.

Profiles Benedict Arnold, an accomplished soldier of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War who is best remembered as a traitor and spy for the British during his time as commander of West Point.

Examines the history of the seventy-two-year battle by women for the right to vote, looking at the lives of some of the people who led the struggle, and discussing the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.

Profiles Scottish-American sailor John Paul Jones, discussing his accomplishments in the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War and his later years in Paris and as a member of the Russian Navy.

Provides an analysis of the Gettysburg Address given by President Abraham Lincoln as part of a dedication ceremony for Civil War dead, and provides background on slavery, Lincoln's presidency, the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the cemetery and consecration ceremony.

Provides an overview of John Kennedy's presidency, describes the events surrounding his assassination, and discusses its impact on the American people and American society.

Discusses the history of immigration from Pakistan to the United States, provides background information about Pakistan, and looks at aspects of Pakistani culture that have been brought to the U.S.

Reprints the inaugural speech of President John F. Kennedy in January 1961, and chronicles the events in his life leading up to his election as well as major events in history during his short administration.

Presents an overview of various types of codes and ciphers used throughout history, famous cryptologists, and how to create your own secret messages.

Chronicles the events that led to the Declaration of Independence, describes its composition and revision, examines each of its sections, and discusses its restoration and display.