The Virginia Giant: The True Story of Peter Francisco

The Virginia Giant: The True Story of Peter Francisco
Author: Sherry Norfolk
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625845715

The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was believed to have had almost super-human strength. According to legend, George Washington said, "Without him we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the war, and with it our freedom." Francisco, a Portuguese immigrant, was raised outside Richmond and after hearing Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, he joined the Virginia Colonial Militia. He was known for his battle-hardened skills, and his bravery at Brandywine, Stony Point, Camden and Guilford Courthouse led to stories of epic portions. Join authors Bobby and Sherry Norfolk as they separate fact from myth on topics ranging from pirates to redcoats to exciting acts of valor in this remarkable story of a true American hero.

Mysteries and Legends of Virginia

Mysteries and Legends of Virginia
Author: Emilee Hines
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010-08-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 0762766573

Part of our new and growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of Virginia explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Virginia’s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Virginia history.

Virginia Myths and Legends

Virginia Myths and Legends
Author: Emilee Hines
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493015931

Part of our new and growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of Virginia explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Virginia’s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Virginia history.

Women in the American Revolution

Women in the American Revolution
Author: Sudie Doggett Wike
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2018-01-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476630879

Without the support of American women, victory in the Revolutionary War would not have been possible. They followed the Continental Army, handling a range of jobs that were usually performed by men. On the orders of General Washington, some were hired as nurses for $2 per month and one full ration per day--disease was rampant and nurse mortality was high. A few served with artillery units or masqueraded as men to fight in the ranks. The author focuses on the many key roles women filled in the struggle for independence, from farming to making saltpeter to spying.

Renegades & Rebels

Renegades & Rebels
Author: Stan Ellsworth
Publisher: Perpetua Printing
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2018-05-07
Genre: History
ISBN:

Hercules of the Revolution

Hercules of the Revolution
Author: Travis Scott Bowman
Publisher: Travis Bowman
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2009-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0615296351

Born into a wealthy family in the Azores Islands in 1760, Peter Francisco would one day change the course of history for the United States of America and the World. This true story will have you hanging on the edge of your seat as Peter is kidnapped by pirates at the age of five and raised as a slave on a plantation in Virginia. By the age of 16, Peter stood 6'6- - a foot taller then the average man - and weighed 260 pounds, but his skin color had him trapped at the bottom of society in the New World. After falling in love with a girl from a wealthy family, Peter realizes that he will never marry the woman of his dreams unless he is free. Driven with passion for freedom he joined the Continental Army after hearing Patrick Henry's famous words, -Give me liberty or give me death - His owner, Judge Winston, releases him from slavery to fight for freedom, and he becomes famous throughout the colonies for his extraordinary strength, bravery, and courage on the battlefield. Towards the end of the war, George Washington has a 6' broadsword made for Peter just in time for one of the most critical battles of the Revolution. But, the ruthless Colonel Tarleton from the British Army is determined to kill Peter and the woman that he loves. Ultimately, Peter's fight for freedom becomes a fight to save the love of his life...

Best Little Stories from the American Revolution

Best Little Stories from the American Revolution
Author: C. Brian Kelly
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2011-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1402261810

"A marvelous introduction to the American Revolution..told with wit, compassion, and insight. Brian Kelly not only understands the history, he appreciates the people who made it." - Thomas Fleming, author of The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers The Revolution You Never Knew ... Beyond the deadly skirmishes, determined generals, and carefully penned words of a powerful declaration lie countless forgotten stories that tell the tale of our nation'~ birth. Read intimate accounts of the fight for independence as colonial families recall their tense encounters with brutal British soldiers, women participate in military initiatives and become powerful social advocates, and leaders reveal the intricacies of their motivations and personal lives. Join the ranks of America's first Patriots as they unite to declare their independence: **** Old Man Wyman of Woburn, nothing more than a mysterious and deadly figure atop a white horse, mounted a solitary pursuit against the British as they retreated from Concord back to Boston, effectively striking fear deep into the hearts of the redcoats as he diminished their numbers one-by-one. **** Inventor David Bushnell, desperate to aid the outnumbered American naval forces, both befuddled and alarmed British forces when he devised a working prototype for the world's first underwater torpedo and-most impressively - a submersible boat dubbed the "Turtle," America's first submarine. **** South Carolina sisters-in-law Grace and Rachel Martin, carrying rifles and dressed in their husbands' clothing, intercepted important dispatches bound for a nearby British fort when they ambushed the courier and two armed escorts by brandishing their weapons and speaking with deep voices.

Journal of the American Revolution

Journal of the American Revolution
Author: Todd Andrlik
Publisher: Journal of the American Revolu
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-05-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781594162787

The fourth annual compilation of selected articles from the online Journal of the American Revolution.

Library Journal

Library Journal
Author: Melvil Dewey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1834
Release: 1957
Genre: Libraries
ISBN:

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.