Revolutionary Heroes, and Other Historical Papers by James Parton
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| Author | Parton, James, 1822-1891 |
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| Title | Revolutionary Heroes, and Other Historical Papers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | General Joseph Warren -- Captain Nathan Hale, the martyr-spy -- General Washington's other spies -- An historic Christmas night -- John Adams and the question of independence -- Anecdotes of John Adams -- The writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence -- Robert Morris, the financier of the Revolution -- John Jay, the first Chief-Justice -- Fisher Ames, the orator of the Fourth Congress -- The Pinckneys of South Carolina. |
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| Summary | "Revolutionary Heroes, and Other Historical Papers" by James Parton is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This collection appears to focus on significant figures and events from the American Revolutionary era, highlighting the lives and contributions of patriots such as Joseph Warren, Nathan Hale, John Adams, and Robert Morris, among others. Through these narratives, the book seeks to capture the spirit of revolution and the complexities of the struggle for independence. The opening of the book introduces General Joseph Warren, detailing his early life, education, and transformation from a physician to a revolutionary leader at the time of the American Revolution. It recounts a tragic event from his youth and demonstrates his rising involvement in the political atmosphere of Boston as tensions escalated against British rule. Following Warren, the narrative shifts to Nathan Hale, portraying him as a selfless young officer willing to risk his life for his country as a spy. This opening sets a tone of valor and sacrifice, emphasizing the deeply personal stories behind the historical narrative of the American struggle for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8154 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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