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• Alexander Hamilton

  Chernow, Ron

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  A dense but gripping narrative that traces Alexander Hamilton’s life from his "illegitimate" birth in the Caribbean to his fatal duel with Aaron Burr.

• Daniel Morgan

  a Revolutionary Life

  Zambone, Albert Louis, 1969-

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  A biography of the American Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan, detailing his rise from poverty as a itinerant laborer to a celebrated military commander and congressman.

• General Hugh Mercer, Forgotten Hero of the American Revolution

  English, Frederick

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  This detailed biography of Fredericksburg’s own Brigadier General Hugh Mercer highlights the crucial role he played in the Revolution.

• George Rogers Clark

  "I Glory in War"

  Nester, William R., 1956-

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  This award-winning biography examines the life of George Rogers Clark, the "Conqueror of the Old Northwest."

• Hero of Two Worlds

  the Marquis De Lafayette in the Age of Revolution

  Duncan, Mike, 1980-

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  A fast-paced, accessible biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, tracking his participation in the American and French revolutions.

• John Paul Jones

  Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy

  Thomas, Evan, 1951-

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  A bestselling biography that balances thrilling naval adventure with a modern, psychological critique of its subject. Also available on eAudio from hoopla Digital with no waiting. Go to librarypoint.org/hoopla for information on accessing this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Light-Horse Harry

  a Biography of Washington's Great Cavalryman, General Henry Lee

  Gerson, Noel B. (Noel Bertram), 1914-1988

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  This engaging biography traces the dramatic rise and fall of Henry ("Light-Horse Harry") Lee. Also available on eAudio from hoopla Digital with no waiting. Go to librarypoint.org/hoopla for information on accessing this collection.

• Masquerade

  the Life and Times of Deborah Sampson, Continental Soldier

  Young, Alfred Fabian, 1925-

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  Historian Alfred F. Young delivers what many critics consider the definitive biography of the only woman known to have successfully served in the Continental Army. Also available on eAudio from hoopla Digital with no waiting. Go to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Narrative of Some of the Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of a Revolutionary Soldier

  Martin, Joseph Plumb, 1760-1850

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  This popular first-hand account gives the reader a window into what life was like for the ordinary Revolutionary War soldier. Also available as an eBook and on eAudio from hoopla Digital with no waiting. Go to librarypoint.org/hoopla for information…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nathanael Greene

  a Biography of the American Revolution

  Carbone, Gerald M.

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  This accessible biography traces Greene’s rapid ascent from a militia private with no formal military training to the brilliant strategist who reclaimed the American South. Also available as an eBook from hoopla Digital with no waiting. Go to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• William Washington

  Cavalryman of the Revolution

  Haller, Stephen E.

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  This military-focused biography aptly covers the distinguished career of George Washington’s lesser known, but highly influential cousin, who was born in Stafford County, Virginia.