Author: Karl F. Stephens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781432742287
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Biography of Major-General John Sullivan, with emphasis on his role in the American Revolution-with 10 original maps.
How the Irish Won the American Revolution
Author: Phillip Thomas Tucker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1634503872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
When the Continental Congress decided to declare independence from the British empire in 1776, ten percent of the population of their fledgling country were from Ireland. By 1790, close to 500,000 Irish citizens had immigrated to America. They were was very active in the American Revolution, both on the battlefields and off, and yet their stories are not well known. The important contributions of the Irish on military, political, and economic levels have been long overlooked and ignored by generations of historians. However, new evidence has revealed that Washington’s Continental Army consisted of a far larger percentage of Irish soldiers than previously thought—between 40 and 50 percent—who fought during some of the most important battles of the American Revolution. Romanticized versions of this historical period tend to focus on the upper class figures that had the biggest roles in America’s struggle for liberty. But these adaptations neglect the impact of European and Irish ideals as well as citizens on the formation of the revolution. Irish contributors such as John Barry, the colonies’ foremost naval officer; Henry Knox, an artillery officer and future Secretary of War; Richard Montgomery, America’s first war hero and martyr; and Charles Thomson, a radical organizer and Secretary to the Continental Congress were all instrumental in carrying out the vision for a free country. Without their timely and disproportionate assistance, America almost certainly would have lost the desperate fight for its existence. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1634503872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
When the Continental Congress decided to declare independence from the British empire in 1776, ten percent of the population of their fledgling country were from Ireland. By 1790, close to 500,000 Irish citizens had immigrated to America. They were was very active in the American Revolution, both on the battlefields and off, and yet their stories are not well known. The important contributions of the Irish on military, political, and economic levels have been long overlooked and ignored by generations of historians. However, new evidence has revealed that Washington’s Continental Army consisted of a far larger percentage of Irish soldiers than previously thought—between 40 and 50 percent—who fought during some of the most important battles of the American Revolution. Romanticized versions of this historical period tend to focus on the upper class figures that had the biggest roles in America’s struggle for liberty. But these adaptations neglect the impact of European and Irish ideals as well as citizens on the formation of the revolution. Irish contributors such as John Barry, the colonies’ foremost naval officer; Henry Knox, an artillery officer and future Secretary of War; Richard Montgomery, America’s first war hero and martyr; and Charles Thomson, a radical organizer and Secretary to the Continental Congress were all instrumental in carrying out the vision for a free country. Without their timely and disproportionate assistance, America almost certainly would have lost the desperate fight for its existence. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Neither the Charm Nor the Luck
Author: Karl F. Stephens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781432742287
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Biography of Major-General John Sullivan, with emphasis on his role in the American Revolution-with 10 original maps.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781432742287
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Biography of Major-General John Sullivan, with emphasis on his role in the American Revolution-with 10 original maps.
Godey's Lady's Book
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
Siege
Author: Roger Longrigg
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755152042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
The Kemp family rent a fortified farmhouse for the summer, so that Giles can dabble in watercolours; Rob can recover from a breakdown; and Step can indulge her obsession for the Cathars, whilst the children roam free. However, hostile villagers and a near fatal accident trigger a series of events that lead to death, devastation and terror ...
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755152042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
The Kemp family rent a fortified farmhouse for the summer, so that Giles can dabble in watercolours; Rob can recover from a breakdown; and Step can indulge her obsession for the Cathars, whilst the children roam free. However, hostile villagers and a near fatal accident trigger a series of events that lead to death, devastation and terror ...
New Hampshire and the Revolutionary War
Author: Bruce D. Heald PhD
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845529
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
New Hampshire was one of the first colonies to declare its independence from British rule. The patriotism and courage demonstrated in that act were by no means unprecedented--just before they began the Revolution, state residents attacked British-occupied Fort William and Mary in December 1774. While no battles were fought within the borders of the Granite State, these loyal sons of liberty contributed more men than any other state. Author Bruce D. Heald, PhD, celebrates the achievements and experiences of New Hampshire throughout the American Revolution. Learn how General John Stark gained battle experience in the French and Indian War that allowed him to successfully lead the First New Hampshire Regiment. Heald offers an in-depth description of the state's regiments, forts (including the Fort at Number 4 in Charlestown) and distinguished Patriots in addition to the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845529
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
New Hampshire was one of the first colonies to declare its independence from British rule. The patriotism and courage demonstrated in that act were by no means unprecedented--just before they began the Revolution, state residents attacked British-occupied Fort William and Mary in December 1774. While no battles were fought within the borders of the Granite State, these loyal sons of liberty contributed more men than any other state. Author Bruce D. Heald, PhD, celebrates the achievements and experiences of New Hampshire throughout the American Revolution. Learn how General John Stark gained battle experience in the French and Indian War that allowed him to successfully lead the First New Hampshire Regiment. Heald offers an in-depth description of the state's regiments, forts (including the Fort at Number 4 in Charlestown) and distinguished Patriots in addition to the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The Journal of American Folklore
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Texas! Lucky
Author: Sandra Brown
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553289519
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown’s beloved Texas! trilogy introduces readers to a close-knit family struggling to go on without its patriarch—and to a man in pursuit of an elusive woman who may hold his future in her hands. Charismatic and easy on the eyes, Lucky Tyler is a born rebel. His romantic conquests have earned him his nickname, while his temper gives him his reputation as the family hothead. One night, he gets in a fight over a woman in distress, followed by a night of passion neither of them will soon forget. But the lady in question has a knack for disappearing. When news breaks of a suspicious fire at Tyler Drilling, Lucky is the prime suspect. Now the mystery woman is more than just the object of his obsession. She’s his alibi. Devon Haines has tried her best to escape Lucky. Yet his bold pursuit and self-assurance are irresistible. In order to clear him of criminal charges, she must reveal her darkest secret; withholding her help could cost him everything he holds dear. Either way, she risks losing him forever.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553289519
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown’s beloved Texas! trilogy introduces readers to a close-knit family struggling to go on without its patriarch—and to a man in pursuit of an elusive woman who may hold his future in her hands. Charismatic and easy on the eyes, Lucky Tyler is a born rebel. His romantic conquests have earned him his nickname, while his temper gives him his reputation as the family hothead. One night, he gets in a fight over a woman in distress, followed by a night of passion neither of them will soon forget. But the lady in question has a knack for disappearing. When news breaks of a suspicious fire at Tyler Drilling, Lucky is the prime suspect. Now the mystery woman is more than just the object of his obsession. She’s his alibi. Devon Haines has tried her best to escape Lucky. Yet his bold pursuit and self-assurance are irresistible. In order to clear him of criminal charges, she must reveal her darkest secret; withholding her help could cost him everything he holds dear. Either way, she risks losing him forever.
Feminizing the Fetish
Author: Emily Apter
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501722697
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Emily Apter offers a fresh account of the complex relationship between representation and sexual obsession in turn-of-the-century French culture, and in particular the theme of "female fetishism" in the context of the feminine culture of mourning, collecting, and dressing.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501722697
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Emily Apter offers a fresh account of the complex relationship between representation and sexual obsession in turn-of-the-century French culture, and in particular the theme of "female fetishism" in the context of the feminine culture of mourning, collecting, and dressing.
Last Calls and Lucky Charms
Author: Edward D. Sandison
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 3960285272
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Three very different people didn’t wake up one Tuesday morning in April expecting their lives to change forever. Matt Benson was a handsome EMT with a good job and a lonely life. Justine Duchane was a broken hearted woman who had given up on the world and spent her days spouting a political column for the local paper. Hal Urban was failed writer who had hidden so far in the bottle and sports reporting he had forgotten who he was. Then it all changed. They met. What is the nature of love? Can you fall in love with two men completely and deeply in too totally different ways? Are Justine and Matt destined for true love? The friendship she develops with Hal makes her a politician and him a playwright again. The two of them are better people, in fact. The joy of that summer with Matt is more than any woman could ask for. Would, could and should she choose one of them?
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 3960285272
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Three very different people didn’t wake up one Tuesday morning in April expecting their lives to change forever. Matt Benson was a handsome EMT with a good job and a lonely life. Justine Duchane was a broken hearted woman who had given up on the world and spent her days spouting a political column for the local paper. Hal Urban was failed writer who had hidden so far in the bottle and sports reporting he had forgotten who he was. Then it all changed. They met. What is the nature of love? Can you fall in love with two men completely and deeply in too totally different ways? Are Justine and Matt destined for true love? The friendship she develops with Hal makes her a politician and him a playwright again. The two of them are better people, in fact. The joy of that summer with Matt is more than any woman could ask for. Would, could and should she choose one of them?
The Works of William Cowper
Author: William Cowper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description