Black patriots in the American Revolutionary War : the untold story / Patrick G. Cabral.
"Did you know that more than a few of the heroic soldiers and seamen in the American Revolutionary War were black? Beyond the famous fighter Crispus Attucks, the ranks of black servicemen who defended the newly formed American way numbered in the thousands--and their contributions had a profound impact on the war's outcome. With forty pages of fascinating facts and rarely told stories, this book offers young readers a unique view of the famous battle for this young country's freedom. Any classroom or children's library will find a rich resource in this educational, inspiring book about the devoted black individuals who helped make this country proud and free. Anyone interested in the vital role that black Americans have played in our country has much to learn from this gripping and illuminating book."--Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781508999454
- ISBN: 1508999457
- Physical Description: vii, 93 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 x 22 cm
- Publisher: Topeka, KS : Embracing Legacy, LLC, [2015]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-74) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Black revolutionary War Soldiers -- Thirteen Colonies -- For Our Country, The War's Battles -- The Boston Massacre and Crispus Attucks -- The Battles of Lexington and Concord -- The Green Mountain Boys -- The Battle of Bunker Hill -- First Rhode Island Regiment -- Black Sailors -- The Battle of Flamborough Head -- The Prison Ship Jersey and James Forten -- The Battle of Cowpens -- Washington Crossing the Delaware -- Valley Forge -- Nero Hawley -- James (Armistead) Lafayette and the Battle of Yorktown -- The War's Aftermath and the Issue of Slavery -- Conclusion -- Chronology of American Revolutionary War Events -- Other Important Black Defenders of Liberty to Learn About -- Additional Books to Read -- Places and Websites to Visit -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Author.
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United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J973.30896 CAB (Text) | 36015000782876 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
