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CRRL My Librarian: Revolutionary Warriors

While great thinkers such as Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson often dominate the narrative of the American Revolution, what of the men who actually fought it? Many popular histories overlook their contributions, focusing instead on the era's ideology while glossing over the bloody realities of the battlefield. Discover the hardships, trials, and triumphs of the soldiers who secured the cause of liberty with these compelling titles.

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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.
    Book, 2004New York : Penguin Press, 2004. — 921 Hamil
  • 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.
    eBook, 2018Yardley, Pennsylvania : Westholme Publishing, LLC, [2018] — 921 Morga
  • This award-winning biography examines the life of George Rogers Clark, the "Conqueror of the Old Northwest."
    Book, 2012Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, 2012. — 921 Clark
  • Hero of Two Worlds

    the Marquis De Lafayette in the Age of Revolution

    Duncan, Mike, 1980-
    A fast-paced, accessible biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, tracking his participation in the American and French revolutions.
    Book, 2021New York : PublicAffairs, 2021. — 921 Lafay
  • John Paul Jones

    Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy

    Thomas, Evan, 1951-
    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…
    Book, 2003New York : Simon & Schuster, [2003], ©2003. — 921 Jones
  • Light-Horse Harry

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

    Gerson, Noel B. (Noel Bertram), 1914-1988
    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.
    Book, 2021Leeds, England : Sapere Books, [2021]. — 921 Lee
  • Masquerade

    the Life and Times of Deborah Sampson, Continental Soldier

    Young, Alfred Fabian, 1925-
    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…
    Book, 2004New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 2004. — 921 Ganne
  • 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…
    Book, 2001Salem, N.H. : Ayer Co. Publishers, 2001. — 973.3092 Ma
  • Nathanael Greene

    a Biography of the American Revolution

    Carbone, Gerald M.
    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…
    Book, 2008New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008. — 921 Green
  • William Washington

    Cavalryman of the Revolution

    Haller, Stephen E.
    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.
    Book, 2001Bowie, Md. : Heritage Books, 2001. — 973.3092 Ha