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How many soldiers crossed the Delaware River with George Washington during the American Revolution? What was the average age of the soldiers fighting in the war? Numbers, high-impact stats, and a unique infographic format combine to present the gripping story of the American Revolution. With stats on everything from battles to weapons, these numbers give young readers a look at America's first fight for freedom.
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Embark on a Journey Through the Heart of the Financial Future
Imagine a world where the very essence of transactions, savings, and investments are revolutionized. "The Digital Dollar Revolution: How E-Currency Shapes American Lives" offers readers an exhilarating exploration into this emerging reality. Delve deep into the profound changes e-currency brings to society, and discover how the digital dollar is reshaping the American dream.
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3) Coquina Hard
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Everyone's been taught that thirteen colonies united against the British in the American Revolution ―nothing is ever mentioned of the fourteenth colony, the one that went loyalist, fought against the Revolution, and paid a devastating price: Florida.Coquina Hard opens amidst the true story of the British military crushing the rebellion of thousands of Catholics who'd been tricked into slavery by a British aristocrat, sailed to Florida, and forced...
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Summary of Walter Isaacson's Benjamin Franklin is an account of Benjamin Franklin's different lives, as a statesman, satirist, and scientist. The book traces Franklin's journey from his modest beginnings as a printer in Philadelphia to the pivotal role he played in the American Revolution...
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Summary of David Hackett Fischer's Washington's Crossing is a narrative history of the events that led to George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776. This bold move, leading to a victory for the Continental army, was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution…
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In the midst of the American Revolution, a bold plan emerges among the Continental forces: to construct the Minnow, a clandestine submarine aiming to undermine British naval dominance from below the ocean's surface. This secretive endeavor is led by Captain Elias B. Strong, who gathers a diverse team, including the determined Lieutenant Abigail Mercer and the innovative Dr. Amelia Hart.On the other side, Captain Richard Shaw oversees the formidable...
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Get the Summary of Jared Knott's Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters" by Jared Knott examines how seemingly minor mistakes and oversights have had profound impacts on history. The book delves into various historical events, demonstrating how small errors or decisions led to significant consequences. It explores George Washington's pivotal victories in the American...
8) 1775
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Read the events of 1775 during the early stages of the conflict in the Timeline of the American Revolution - 1775. This journal of the first year of the United States War of Independence reveals the important events of the first year of the colonial rebellion.The history stories in the book include:February 07, 1775 - Ben Franklin Delivers An Imaginary SpeechApril 18, 1775 - Midnight Ride of Paul RevereApril 19, 1775 - Battle of Lexington and ConcordApril...
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Benjamin Frankiln's Bastard by Sally Cabot is an absorbing and compelling work of literary historical fiction that brings to life a little-known chapter of the American Revolution - the story of Benjamin Franklin and his bastard son, and the women who loved them both.
William Franklin, the son of Benjamin and his favorite mistress, Anne, is raised by Deborah, Benjamin's wife. A steadfast loyalist, he and his father cannot reconcile their wildly disparate...
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Get the Summary of David Fisher and Bill O'Reilly's Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher's "Legends and Lies" offers a comprehensive exploration of the American Revolution, debunking myths while highlighting the diverse tactics and personalities that shaped the United States. The book delves into the economic motivations behind the rebellion against British...
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Summary of Nathaniel Philbrick's Valiant Ambition focuses on the treachery of Benedict Arnold as it plays out against the wider panorama of the American Revolution.
Benedict Arnold was a courageous officer who was responsible for a number of crucial American victories during the Revolution. His brilliant conduct of the Battle of Valcour Island at Lake Champlain in 1776 delayed British forces and prevented them from reaching the Hudson River valley....
12) Lady 355
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A revolution on its last legs…A network of spies in the heart of the enemy…A mystery unsolved for two centuries…Who was the key member of the Culper Ring, George Washington's spies in New York, who saved the American Revolution multiple times? Author R.A. Johnson brings you Lady 355: Mother of Freedom, the second entry in the Enclave Series of historical thrillers which answers the centuries-old mystery of the identity of the spy known only...
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"Embark on an immersive historical journey with 'The Shadows of Liberty: Fables of Colonial America.' This captivating book weaves together a tapestry of pivotal moments, shedding light on the untold stories of ordinary individuals who played extraordinary roles in shaping the destiny of a nation. From the initial sparks of resistance against the oppressive Stamp Act to the thundering guns of Saratoga that echoed through the Revolutionary War, each...
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Summary of Joseph J. Ellis's The Quartet is an historical account of the debates and events leading up to, during, and immediately following the creation of the Constitution of the United States of America. The quartet is four politicians that played an integral role in the creation, shaping, and implementation of the Constitution and early federal government in the US. These include George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
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★★★★★ "If you like cozy mysteries, then this series is perfect" - Reader review★★★★★ "Excellent storytelling, character development, and a Number 1 hit. Well worth the read!!" - Reader review_____________The cameras start rolling - then murder!Summer returns to beautiful Blue Lake in the Adirondack Mountains, where former NYPD forensics expert Celia Strong and her daughter Katie have settled into a new life in Blue Lake Village,...
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"In this magisterial history of the continent, Kathleen DuVal traces the power of Native nations from the rise of ancient cities more than 1000 years ago to the present. She reframes North American history, noting significantly that Indigenous civilizations did not come to a halt when a few wandering explorers or hungry settlers arrived, even when the strangers came well-armed. A millennium ago, North American cities rivaled urban centers around the...
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Never before published, an extraordinarily inspiring and radical conversation between Howard Zinn and PBS/NPR journalist Ray Suarez, wherein American history is turned upside down-published to coincide with the tenth anniversary of Zinn's death
Truth Has a Power of Its Own is an engrossing collection of never-before-published conversations with Howard Zinn, conducted by the distinguished broadcast journalist Ray Suarez in 2007, that covers the course...
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Most of the McDowells in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina, Kentucky were related with their common ancestor being Thomas or one of his sons. However, their relationships were sometimes confused. Many family members had similar names such as John and Joseph and were born about the same year for example Joseph "Pleasant Garden" McDowell in 1758 and Joseph "Quaker Meadows" McDowell in 1756. I have also found family historians have...
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Patrick Griffin is an Assistant Professor in the History Department of Ohio University.
More than 100,000 Ulster Presbyterians of Scottish origin migrated to the American colonies in the six decades prior to the American Revolution, the largest movement of any group from the British Isles to British North America in the eighteenth century. Drawing on a vast store of archival materials, The People with No Name is the first book to tell this fascinating...
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