Rabble in Arms

Rabble in Arms
Author: Kenneth Roberts
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 897
Release: 2012-09-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307824551

The second of Roberts's epic novels of the American Revolution, Rabble in Arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about America upon its publication in 1933. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel renowned not only for the beauty and horror of its story but also for its historical accuracy.

Captain Caution

Captain Caution
Author: Kenneth Roberts
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2012-08-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 030782456X

It is 1812 and America has declared war on Britain. The American ship Olive Branch is waylaid by a British cruiser. Captain Dorman is killed, and his crew is taken prisoner, including the captain's pretty and strong-willed daughter, Corunna. Widely recognized for his careful attention to historical details, Kenneth Roberts portrays the bravery of American seamen, their sufferings in the mist-shrouded walls of Dartmoor Prison, the invention of the Gangway Pendulum, and the sailors' dangerous and dramatic escape.

Delaware

Delaware
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2003-05-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780822532316

The completely revised and redesigned Hello U.S.A. series takes you on a tour of the history, geography, people, economy, and environment of the United States and Puerto Rico. Colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating sidebars provide the facts you need for research or reports. Each book includes completely up-to-date text and statistics, including 2000 U.S. Census figures. Also included are state wildlife, state song, and a recipe.