| For Virginia and for Independence: Twenty-Eight Revolutionary War Soldiers from the Old Dominion Contributor(s): Ward, Harry M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786461306 ISBN-13: 9780786461301 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2011028715 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (0.9 lbs) 225 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The phrase American Revolutionary War Hero usually brings to mind George Washington, John Paul Jones and other famous officers. Heroes, however, existed throughout the ranks during the Revolution, and many made their marks without ever receiving proper recognition. These portraits of 28 Virginia Revolutionary soldiers expand the historical record of those who can be called a hero. Whether as infantryman, cavalryman, marine, militiaman, spy, frontier fighter or staffer, all performed with distinction that contributed to victory. A strongman who performed superhuman feats during battle; a woman who fought as a soldier; a militiaman who sounded a fateful alarm--some gave their lives, others were terribly wounded, but all demonstrated heroism beyond the call of duty. |