This series of twelve
biographies spotlight men and women whose acts of bravery during America’s
Revolutionary War contributed to the end of British rule in the colonies. These
stories portray individuals who lived in South Carolina or in some way served in
the 137 battles fought in South Carolina. The books are suitable for grades
three to eight. Each illustrated volume includes a map, glossary, bibliography,
and suggested classroom activities.
Each illustrated volume includes a map, glossary, bibliography, and
suggested classroom activities.
BRAVE BLACK PATRIOTS
Many
slaves and freedmen helped win our nation’s freedom. This book holds accounts of
some black Americans whose deeds of bravery were recorded.
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78 pages. 2002. ISBN
0-87844-159-x, $9.95
THE
COURAGEOUS PATRIOT
This is the story of Rebecca Brewton Motte
and her courageous sacrifice that helped America win its independence. More
info...
56 pages. 2001. ISBN
0-87844-157-3, $9.95
THE
FIGHTING GAMECOCK
In the Spring of 1780 Thomas Sumter
galloped from his home in the High Hills to recruit a band of backwoodsmen in
the Upcountry of South Carolina.
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84 pages. 2000. ISBN
0-87844-151-4, $9.95
HEROINES
OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Women played important roles on the home
front and the battlefield during the American Revolution. Many have never been
recognized for their contributions. More
info...
99 pages. 2003. ISBN 0-87844-170-0, $9.95
LIGHT
HORSE HARRY
Henry “Light-Horse
Harry” Lee
distinguished himself as a cavalryman in the Revolutionary War.
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84 pages. April 2004. ISBN 0-87844-172-7, $9.95
THE
MAN WHO LOVED THE FLAG
Sergeant
William Jasper
leapt over the wall at Fort Moultrie and saved the flag as cannons boomed and
rifle fire showered around him.
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44
pages. 1997. ISBN 0-87844-135-2, $9.95
THE
OLD WAGONER
Daniel Morgan led a company
of militia through numerous battles including Saratoga.
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88 pages. 2002. ISBN 0-87844-165-4, $9.95
QUAKER
COMMANDER
Nathanael Greene went
against his
Quaker beliefs to bear arms and join in the
fight for America’s right to self-government.
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90 pages. 2001. ISBN 0-87844-160-3, $9.95
THE
REVOLUTIONARY SWAMP FOX
General Francis Marion outfoxed the
British soldiers with daring raids and clever disappearing acts into the swamps
of the Lowcountry. More info... 84
pages. 1999. ISBN 0-87844-147-6, $9.95
THE SECRET MESSAGE
As the British army lay between
Greene’s and Sumter’s camps, Emily
Geiger rode through the dangerous
enemy territory to deliver an important message. More
info...
44 pages. 1998. ISBN 0-87844-145-X, $9.95
SPUNKY
REVOLUTIONARY WAR HEROINE
Laodicea “Dicey” Langston
paid close attention to the words and actions of her Tory neighbors.
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44 pages. 2000.
ISBN 0-87844-154-9, $9.95
THE WIZARD OWL
Andrew Pickens did for the
Upcountry what Francis Marion and Thomas Sumter did for the Lowcountry.
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86 pages. 2003. ISBN 0-87844-167-0, $9.95
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HEROES AND HEROINES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Teacher’s Guide
44 pages. April 2004
Softcover, ISBN 0-87844-173-5, $1.95
THE
OLD WAGONER
