The War for Independence: The Story of the American Revolution"A graphic presentation of the Revolution, dramatizing monumental events as well as the struggles of individuals . . . Readers will be captivated by Marrin's vivid narrative style, exemplifying historical writing at its best".--"Kirkus Reviews". "Booklist" Editors' Choice. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year Illustrated with b&w prints and maps. Young Adult. |
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Page 44
... warships for re- pairs . Only the top commanders knew Gage's plan . Lieutenant- Colonel Francis Smith , overweight and red - faced , would lead the strike force of eight hundred handpicked troops , grena- diers and light infantry ...
... warships for re- pairs . Only the top commanders knew Gage's plan . Lieutenant- Colonel Francis Smith , overweight and red - faced , would lead the strike force of eight hundred handpicked troops , grena- diers and light infantry ...
Page 155
... warships , increasing to 468 by its end . Fighting ships in the 1700s were of three types . First came the ship of ... Warship crews ranged in size from nine hundred men in Yankee Doodle at Sea ยท 155.
... warships , increasing to 468 by its end . Fighting ships in the 1700s were of three types . First came the ship of ... Warship crews ranged in size from nine hundred men in Yankee Doodle at Sea ยท 155.
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... warship in the world . In addition to tons of supplies , the fleet brought four thousand troops for Lafayette . They ... warships tried , unsuccessfully , to cross the T. When they dueled , it was at long range and French firepower had ...
... warship in the world . In addition to tons of supplies , the fleet brought four thousand troops for Lafayette . They ... warships tried , unsuccessfully , to cross the T. When they dueled , it was at long range and French firepower had ...
Contents
The Virginian | 3 |
Seeds of Revolution | 7 |
Shots Heard Round the World | 43 |
Copyright | |
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