For Virginia and for Independence
Twenty-Eight Revolutionary War Soldiers from the Old Dominion
Published on 29. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
225 pages
978-0-7864-6130-1 (ISBN)
Description
The phrase "American Revolutionary War Hero" usually brings to mind George Washington, John Paul Jones and other famous officers. Heroes, however, existed throughout the ranks during the Revolution, and many made their marks without ever receiving proper recognition. These portraits of 28 Virginia Revolutionary soldiers expand the historical record of those who can be called a "hero." Whether as infantryman, cavalryman, marine, militiaman, spy, frontier fighter or staffer, all performed with distinction that contributed to victory. A strongman who performed superhuman feats during battle; a woman who fought as a soldier; a militiaman who sounded a fateful alarm--some gave their lives, others were terribly wounded, but all demonstrated heroism beyond the call of duty.
Reviews / Votes
"Ward provides depth, perspective and compassion as he pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the Revolution in this fact-filled, fast read"-Patriots of the American Revolution.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
17 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-6130-1 (9780786461301)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
The late Harry M. Ward was William Binford Vest Professor of History Emeritus at University of Richmond. He was the author of 21 books, including college-level textbooks on Colonial America and the American Revolution, military biographies and studies of social aspects of the Revolution.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction: Virtute et Armis
MARINES
1. Alexander "Sawney" Dick
COAST GUARD
2. John "Jack" Cropper
CONTINENTAL INFANTRY
3. Richard Clough Anderson
4. John Chilton
5. Peter Francisco
6. Nathaniel Gist
7. William Grayson
8. William Heth
9. Josiah Parker
10. Richard Parker
11. Charles "Charley" Porterfield
12. Thomas Posey
13. Gustavus "Gusty" Brown Wallace
CONTINENTAL CAVALRY
14. George Baylor
15. Theodorick Bland, Jr
16. William Washington
CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY
17. Charles Harrison
MILITIA
18. James Innes
19. Robert Lawson
20. Edward Stevens
21. John "Jack" Jouett
STATE LEGION
22. Charles Dabney
23. Anna Maria Lane
OVERMOUNTAIN MEN
24. William Campbell
25. William Crawford
SPY
26. James Armistead Lafayette
QUARTERMASTER
27. Edward Carrington
COMMISSIONER OF WAR
28. William Davies
Appendix: Death of Charles Porterfield at the Battle of Camden
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction: Virtute et Armis
MARINES
1. Alexander "Sawney" Dick
COAST GUARD
2. John "Jack" Cropper
CONTINENTAL INFANTRY
3. Richard Clough Anderson
4. John Chilton
5. Peter Francisco
6. Nathaniel Gist
7. William Grayson
8. William Heth
9. Josiah Parker
10. Richard Parker
11. Charles "Charley" Porterfield
12. Thomas Posey
13. Gustavus "Gusty" Brown Wallace
CONTINENTAL CAVALRY
14. George Baylor
15. Theodorick Bland, Jr
16. William Washington
CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY
17. Charles Harrison
MILITIA
18. James Innes
19. Robert Lawson
20. Edward Stevens
21. John "Jack" Jouett
STATE LEGION
22. Charles Dabney
23. Anna Maria Lane
OVERMOUNTAIN MEN
24. William Campbell
25. William Crawford
SPY
26. James Armistead Lafayette
QUARTERMASTER
27. Edward Carrington
COMMISSIONER OF WAR
28. William Davies
Appendix: Death of Charles Porterfield at the Battle of Camden
Notes
Bibliography
Index