American Revolution: Good Books on the Birth of the Republic
Discover the best books on the American Revolution and the birth of the Republic. From classic fiction like April Morning to essential histories by Gordon Wood, explore curated reads on America’s founding.
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A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier
by Joseph Plumb Martin
An American colonial soldier presents an account of his experiences fighting for freedom during the Revolutionary War, in a narrative featuring a new introduction by Thomas Fleming.
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April Morning
by Howard Fast
For use in schools and libraries only. The Battle of Lexington becomes 15-year-old Adam Cooper's initiation into manhood.
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The Hessian
by Howard Fast
Telling the story of the capture, trial, and execution of a Hessian drummer boy by Americans during the Revolution. This novel provides an opportunity to explore the difficult moral positions of war, along with the complications of the Quaker family who hid and sheltered the boy.
