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HEROES AND HEROINES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Series)

THE COURAGEOUS PATRIOT

by Idella Bodie

The story of Rebecca Brewton Motte

(1738-1815)

 In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, Charleston fell in the hands of the British.  British officers looked for a large  home to use as their headquarters.  They chose the Miles Brewton House  which was the home of Rebecca Brewton Motte, sister of the home's builder.  The British forced Rebecca to remain in the home as serve as their hostess.   Rebecca provided the soldiers a burning arrow to destroy her own dwelling.

56 pages. 2001.  Reading level: Ages 9-12
    

ISBN 0-87844-157-3, $9.95  (Softcover)

 
 
More books by Idella Bodie

Brave Black Patriots
Carolina Girl
The Courageous Patriot
The Fighting Gamecock
Ghost in the Capitol 
Ghost Tales for Retelling
Heroines of the American Revolution
Light Horse Harry  
The Man Who Loved the Flag
The Mystery of Edisto Island
The Mystery of The Pirate’s Treasure
The Old Wagoner
Quaker Commander
The Revolutionary Swamp Fox
The Secret Message 
The Secret of Telfair Inn
South Carolina Women
Spunky Revolutionary War Heroine
Stranded!
Trouble at Star Fort
Whopper
Whopper Teacher’s Guide
The Wizard Owl

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