Alexander Hamilton, revolutionary / Martha Brockenbrough.
A portrait of the Founding Father and first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury describes Hamilton's experiences as an illegitimate orphan, soldier, friend, philanderer, political firebrand and financial whiz whose groundbreaking policies continue to shape today's American government
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250123190
- ISBN: 1250123194
- Physical Description: xi, 372 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2017.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- "The subject of the most humiliating criticism" -- A Son of Liberty -- "It's a collegian!" -- Love, war, and glory's price -- "All for love" -- "I must tell you, Sir, you treat me with disrespect" -- "Rocking the cradle and ... fleecing my neighbours" -- The Federalist -- Mr. Secretary -- Genius and fool -- Hamilton's heart -- "This is a mortal wound" -- Epilogue -- Hamilton's family -- Allies & enemies -- Time line -- The natural world: diseases and hurricanes -- A brief history of the colonies -- Early government -- Ball gowns, pointy shoes, and ornate wigs -- What combat was like -- The arms were bare -- Artillery -- How the early trade cycle worked -- Relations with tribal nations -- A brief history of the sugar trade -- Federalism vs. Antifederalism -- Rules for duels -- The sad life of Aaron Burr -- Major battles of the Revolutionary War.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1000L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 7.8 12 192478.
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- 20 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | YA BIO HAMILTON (Text) | 36015000610051 | Young Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | YA BIO HAMILTON (Text) | 36015000898490 | Young Adult Biography | Available | - |
