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1) 1776
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
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Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 is the story of Americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color, farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, no-accounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. And it is the story of the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known. But it is the American commander-in-chief...
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English
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"From the author of the acclaimed The Brother Gardeners, a fascinating look at the founding fathers from the unique and intimate perspective of their lives as gardeners, plantsmen, and farmers. For the founding fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions, as deeply ingrained in their characters as their belief in liberty for the nation they were creating. Andrea Wulf reveals for the first time this aspect of the revolutionary...
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Publisher
Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Fans fell in love with Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton--Alexander Hamilton's devoted wife--in Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical phenomenon Hamilton. In Alexander's last letter to Eliza before he died, he described her as the 'best of wives, best of women.' Yet Eliza remains a mystery, her story largely unknown to many. [This book] provides a riveting and fascinating account of this truly remarkable woman. Mazzeo follows Eliza through the many ups and downs...
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Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
A portrait of the influential chief justice, statesman, and diplomat illuminates his pivotal role in the establishment of the Constitution and Supreme Court and recounts his work as an advisor to multiple presidents.
"The remarkable story of John Marshall who, as chief justice, statesman, and diplomat, played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States. No member of America's Founding Generation had a greater impact on the Constitution and...
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