Books with title Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution

Between 1819 and 1845, as veterans of the Revolutionary War were filing applications to receive pensions for their service, the government was surprised to learn that many of the soldiers were not men, but boys, many of whom were under the age of sixteen, and some even as young as nine. In Boy Soldiers of the American Revolution, Caroline Cox reconstructs the lives and stories of this young subset of early American soldiers, focusing on how these boys came to join the army and what they actually did in service. Giving us a rich and unique glimpse into colonial childhood, Cox traces the evolution of youth in American culture in the late eighteenth century, as the accepted age for children to participate meaningfully in society--not only in the military--was rising dramatically.Drawing creatively on sources, such as diaries, letters, and memoirs, Caroline Cox offers a vivid account of what life was like for these boys both on and off the battlefield, telling the story of a generation of soldiers caught between old and new notions of boyhood.

Between 1819 and 1845, as veterans of the Revolutionary War were filing applications to receive pensions for their service, the government was surprised to learn that many of the soldiers were not men but boys, many of whom were under the age of 16 and some even as young as nine. In Boy Soldiers of the American Revolution, Caroline Cox reconstructs the lives and stories of this young subset of early American soldiers, focusing on how these boys came to join the army and what they actually did in service. Giving us a rich and unique glimpse into colonial childhood, Cox traces the evolution of youth in American culture in the late 18th century, as the accepted age for children to participate meaningfully in society - not only in the military - was rising dramatically. Drawing creatively on sources such as diaries, letters, and memoirs, Caroline Cox offers a vivid account of what life was like for these boys both on and off the battlefield, telling the story of a generation of soldiers caught between old and new notions of boyhood.

Nathan Hale was an American patriot and soldier. Educated at Yale, he volunteered for service in the Continental Army at the outbreak of the war for independence. He rose to the rank of captain, whereupon he volunteered for a mission to reconnoiter the British position on Long Island. He was captured by the British, quickly tried, and hanged. Before his hanging, he uttered the infamous last words, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." This easy-to-read, fact-filled book uses primary source materials to elucidate this American hero's short life.

Between 1819 and 1845, as veterans of the Revolutionary War were filing applications to receive pensions for their service, the government was surprised to learn that many of the soldiers were not men, but boys, many of whom were under the age of sixteen, and some even as young as nine. In Boy Soldiers of the American Revolution, Caroline Cox reconstructs the lives and stories of this young subset of early American soldiers, focusing on how these boys came to join the army and what they actually did in service. Giving us a rich and unique glimpse into colonial childhood, Cox traces the evolution of youth in American culture in the late eighteenth century, as the accepted age for children to participate meaningfully in society--not only in the military--was rising dramatically.Drawing creatively on sources, such as diaries, letters, and memoirs, Caroline Cox offers a vivid account of what life was like for these boys both on and off the battlefield, telling the story of a generation of soldiers caught between old and new notions of boyhood.

"While Crisps Attucks was the first American to die for the cause of liberty he was not the only African American patriot. This informational text looks at Attucks life, his murder at the Boston Massacre and the determination of colonists to be free of Britain's tyrannical rule. This book, however, also looks at other African American patriots who fought at Lexington and Concord and other battles and who bravely fought for the nation's freedom and their own"--Provided by publisher.

It was the Dutch Golden Age. The eighty-years war had ended and Dutch trade, art, military, and science was the envy of the world. Epke Jacobse (Banta) leaves his native Friesland, the Netherlands with his wife Sitske, and five sons, sailing on the ship De Trouw for New Amsterdam, for an opportunity from the Dutch West India Company. He is meeting Peter Stuyvesant, the Director-General of the New Netherland colony in America to receive his assignment. Epke is arriving in America at an extraordinary time. He along with his son, grandson, and great-grandson Henry will leave an indelible mark in the history of the middle colonies leading up to the revolutionary war.

It was the Dutch Golden Age. The eighty-years war of independence from Spain had ended, and Dutch trade, art, military, and science was the envy of the world. Epke Jacobse (Banta) leaves his native Friesland, the Netherlands with his wife Sitske, and five sons, sailing on the ship De Trouw for New Amsterdam, for an opportunity from the Dutch West India Company. He is meeting Peter Stuyvesant, the Director-General of the New Netherland colony in America, to receive his assignment. Epke is arriving in America at an extraordinary time. He, along with his son, grandson, and great-grandson Henry will leave an indelible mark in the history of the middle colonies leading up to the revolutionary war. This story is about the Frisians' enduring passion for freedom, their strength, and endurance that has come to epitomize the American spirit. It is a story about the Dutch values and their influence on the middle colonies during pivotal moments in history, leading to the American Revolution. Read how they adjusted their lives after the fall of New Amsterdam, the land wars of New Jersey, and the coercion to accept English customs, laws, and religion. Learn about the grass-root efforts leading to the Revolutionary War. Committees of Correspondence, the first social networks, spread sentiments of liberty across the colonies right under the noses of the British Colonial governors. Colony wide congresses were formed then the First Continental Congress issued the first Association to boycott British imports. Committees of Observation and Inspection were formed to teach the virtues of the new country and seek out those who associated with the loyalists. These organizations were the seeds of the revolution. In 1776, conservatives were the British Loyalists, and the liberals were the Revolutionists. Conservatives wanted status-quo, the English Laws, Church of England, rule from across the pond. Liberals wanted to change, to be sovereign and independent from Britain, to make their own laws. To effect change, liberals took the message directly to the people using simple language and coercing those who disagreed. Boycotts were used to discourage trade with Britain, and those who violated were publicly admonished. Weapons were seized from the loyalists. A wedge was driven, causing division in the country. These were radical behaviors. Are these radical behaviors justified today? That is the question I tried to answer by writing this story.

[Read by Traber Burns]Between 1819 and 1845, as veterans of the Revolutionary War were filing applications to receive pensions for their service, the government was surprised to learn that many of the soldiers were not men but boys, many of whom were under the age of sixteen and some even as young as nine. In Boy Soldiers, Caroline Cox reconstructs the lives and stories of this young subset of early American soldiers, focusing on how these boys came to join the army and what they actually did in service. Giving us a rich and unique glimpse into colonial childhood, Cox traces the evolution of youth in American culture in the late eighteenth century.