Overview

This book presents profiles of sixteen individuals born and raised in countries other than America who voluntarily joined the revolutionary cause. These men were writers, soldiers, merchants, sailors, guerilla fighters, pirates, financiers, and cavalry leaders. Each profile discusses the personal experiences that influenced the volunteer leader's decision to fight for the fledgling country, the sacrifices endured for the benefit of the Revolutionary Cause, and the unique talents each contributed to the war effort. Their participation helped ensure the perpetuation of the ideals and values of the American republic.

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Author:   Reneé Critcher Lyons ,  Reneae Critcher Lyons
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9780786471843

ISBN 10:   0786471840
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   06 December 2013
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface  1—Global Citizen “Adopts” America: Zealous Philip Mazzei  2—Farmer of Thoughts: Thomas Paine  3—Haym Salomon: Financial Hero  4—Frontier Savior: Patriot Francis Salvador  5—“I serve the Country for nothing”: The Indestructible John Barry, Father of the American Navy  6—Dunkirk Pirate: The Exploits of Gustavus Conyngham  7—Going in Harm’s Way: The Adventures of John Paul Jones  8—The Versatile, Yet Forgotten, George Farragut  9—Charting His Own Course: The Life of Pierce Butler 10—Thaddeus Ko´sciuszko: Prince of Tolerance 11—The Daring and Dastardly Charles Armand 12—Hungarian Hussar Michael Kováts 13—Sacrificial Warrior Baron Johann De Kalb 14—Thunderbolt of War: Count Casimir Pulaski 15—Washington’s One-Man Army: Peter Francisco 16—The Revolutionary Pedagogy of Drillmaster Baron Friedrich Wiilhelm Von Steuben Bibliography Index

Reviews

a very useful book for anyone interested in learning more about the Revolution --The NYMAS Review; very useful book for anyone interested in learning more about the Revolution --Strategy Page.

“a very useful book for anyone interested in learning more about the Revolution”—The NYMAS Review; “very useful book for anyone interested in learning more about the Revolution”—Strategy Page.

"""a very useful book for anyone interested in learning more about the Revolution""--The NYMAS Review; ""very useful book for anyone interested in learning more about the Revolution""--Strategy Page."

Author Information

Reneé Critcher Lyons is an assistant professor in the School Library Media Program at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. She lives in Boone, North Carolina.

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