Books with author Tony Geiss

Vowing revenge after his brother is killed by Bloody Bill Cunningham and his marauding Tories, 16-year-old Thomas Young joins the Little River Regiment of Mounted Militia in 1780. This book chronicles 18 months in Thomas’s life as he fights in the South Carolina back country during the Revolutionary War. It follows Thomas as his friend is severely wounded during the battle at Stallion’s Plantation and as he finds himself in the thick of the fighting at Musgrove’s Mill and Blackstock’s Plantation. Five months into his military service, Thomas participates in the pivotal battle of Kings Mountain, where he fights barefoot because his shoes are worn out. On his 17th birthday, Thomas leads his company of militia cavalry into battle at the Cowpens, where 2,000 men fight for an hour before Daniel Morgan’s troops prevail over the British forces under Banastre Tarleton. Just after the battle, Thomas is attacked by four British dragoons and suffers six sword wounds. Nearly dead, he is taken prisoner and interrogated by Tarleton. He escapes and is nursed back to health by Lettie Hughes, a beautiful red-headed girl. After the British are defeated at Yorktown, Thomas resolves to leave his vengeful ways and live a life of goodwill toward all. Dr. Zeiss has published 21 books on history, education, and self-improvement. Former president of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC, he was named the 2005 CEO of the Year for all 1,200 community colleges in America by the Association of Community College Trustees. He now lives in Charlotte with his wife.

Providing a gentle introduction to painting for younger children, this series offers play value as well as educational value. On one side of each spread is a 12-piece puzzle of a masterpiece. On the other page is a smaller image of the painting and text that briefly describes the picture and the artist. The last spread of the book shows all five paintings and gives the name of the artist, the date of the painting and its location. Full color. 6 spreads each.

Sixteen-year-old Thomas Young vows revenge against the British Army and local Tories for murdering his older brother in the Spring of 1780. The South Carolina backcountry is rife with civil unrest as British General Cornwallis attempts to take command of the Carolinas and suppress the great American rebellion. Thomas matures quickly in the life and death struggles at Kings Mountain where he fights bare-footed against Major Patrick Ferguson and 900 Tories and at the Cowpens where he leads a cavalry charge against Bloody Banister Tarleton and his fierce Dragoons.This true story is perfect for young adults and lovers of American history and adventurers of all ages.