| The Minute Men: The First Fight: Myths and Realities of the American Revolution Contributor(s): Galvin, John R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1597970700 ISBN-13: 9781597970709 Publisher: Potomac Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2006 Annotation: The concept of the farmer and shopkeeper pulling rifles off pegs on the wall to fight the British has been the typical image of the American minuteman. The fact that he may have had military training and drilled???and that April 19, 1775 was not his first battle???usually goes unmentioned. Winner of the American Revolution Round Table Award, "The Minute Men" will be of keen interest to those curious about the true history of some of America??'s first soldiers. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 973.33 |
| Series: History of War |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.04" W x 7.72" (0.67 lbs) 292 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
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| Publisher Description:
The concept of the farmer and shopkeeper pulling rifles off pegs on the wall to fight the British has been the typical image of the American minuteman. The fact that he may have had military training and drilled--and that April 19, 1775 was not his first battle--usually goes unmentioned. Winner of the American Revolution Round Table Award, The Minute Men will be of keen interest to those curious about the true history of some of America's first soldiers. |