paul revere and the world he lived in 1942

Nelson, Craig, Thomas Paine, 2006 – Great biography of a truly fascinating man.

– Ron Chernow’s biographies are tomes of information and insight about these incredible men. Historical Figures George Washington, Alexander Hamilton Leamon, James S., Revolution Downeast, 1993. Sherman, Andrew M., Life of Jeremiah O’Brien, Machias.

Manning, Samuel F., New England Masts and the King’s BROAD ARROW, 1979 - Full of information and fantastic illustrations - this book explains the origins of the Broad Arrow laws the dynamics of the colonial mast trade in North America and the complex process of bringing a tree from the forest to the ocean. Currently out of print, but I have been able to find copies on eBay, etc. The King’s Broad Arrow/ Colonial New England Lumber/ MachiasĬluff, Tom, M inutemen of the Sea, 1955 - A wonderful historical fiction novel which tells the story of the Battle of Machias.

Ketchum paints a vivid picture of the incredible conditions Washington’s army was forced to contend with.ĭwyer, William M., The Day Is Ours, 1983 - Like Ketchum’s book, this book also provides a thrilling, minute-by-minute account of the battles. The Winter Soldiers, 1973 - An exciting, detailed account of the events leading up to and during the decisive winter of 1776-1777. Nash, Gary, Unknown American Revolution, 2005. O’Donnell, Patrick K., Washington’s Immortals, 2017. An in-depth look at the motivations, challenges, and experiences of the young soldiers and officers who fought in the Revolution. Ruddiman, John, Becoming Men of Some Consequence, - Youth and Military Service in the Revolutionary War, 2014. A very honest and epic telling of the entire war. Washington’s challenges in forming an army of citizen soldiers are explained perfectly, as well as the military campaign up to that point in the war.įerling, John, Almost A Miracle, 2009 (reprint edition). Fischer provides fascinating details and a dramatic narrative about not just the fateful days of 25/26 December 1776, but so much more. Recommended Reading General – American Revolutionįischer, David Hackett, Washington’s Crossing, 2004 – This book is part of a series called “Pivotal Moments in American History.” Mr.

Paul revere and the world he lived in 1942